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Manufacturing Manager
Job in
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40201, USA
Listed on 2025-12-01
Listing for:
Sterling Engineering
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Operations Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Senior Recruiter at Sterling Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead plant operations and drive performance across engineering, maintenance, quality, assembly, and paint lines at a flagship facility located about one hour south of Louisville, KY. This role reports to senior leadership and offers a clear growth path into senior leadership.
Base Pay$/yr - $/yr
What You’ll Be Doing- Operational Leadership
:
Lead operations across injection molding, assembly, paint lines, maintenance, quality, and engineering. - Drive productivity, operational efficiency, and cross-departmental collaboration.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Team & People Management
- Direct and develop a team of supervisors and leads.
- Maintain high levels of employee engagement, retention, and performance.
- Oversee workforce planning, training, and development initiatives.
Production & Process Optimization
- Monitor production KPIs and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
- Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S practices to streamline operations.
- Collaborate on product launches and process enhancements.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Enforce adherence to OSHA, environmental, and customer quality standards.
- Partner with QA to address non-conformances, customer feedback, and corrective actions.
Strategic Planning & Growth
- Contribute to annual budgeting and capital planning.
- Support long-term facility improvements and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on site-level growth plans.
- 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, preferably in injection molding or automotive
. - Proven ability to lead large-scale teams and manage complex operations.
- Expertise in Lean manufacturing, KPI tracking, and process optimization.
- Strong communicator and motivator with a track record of team development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
Seniority level:
Director.
Employment type:
Full-time. Job function:
Manufacturing, Production, and Management. Industry: Plastics Manufacturing.
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