🚀 Job Opportunity: Manufacturing Manager

📍 Location: About 1 Hour South of Louisville, KY

💰 Salary Range: $135,000 – $170,000

🏭 Industry: Injection Molding (Automotive)

📄 Position Type: Direct Hire

We're partnered with a growing, financially solid leader in the injection molding space, supplying mission-critical components to some of the most respected automotive brands around the world. This flagship facility—located just an hour south of Louisville, KY—is seeking a strategic and experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead plant operations and drive performance across engineering, maintenance, quality, assembly, and paint lines.

Why You’ll Want This Role

✅ Stable, Financially Sound Employer

✅ People-First, Collaborative Culture

✅ High-Impact Role in a Complex, High-Volume Operation

✅ Clear Growth Path into Senior Leadership

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 strict 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.

What You Bring to the Table

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.

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