Manufacturing Operations Manager

Louisville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Manager

Location: Louisville KY
Job Type: Full Time Onsite
Industry: Food & Specialty Process Manufacturing
Compensation: Competitive Annual Bonus

Position Purpose

The Process Operations Manager will take full operational ownership of a high-volume plant that manufactures value-added specialty oils for the food and consumer goods industry. This position ensures that production outputs safety results product quality and customer standards are continuously achieved without interruption.

This is a mission-critical leadership role directly impacting:

Production reliability
Customer delivery performance
Cost per pound and profitability
Plant safety and compliance culture
Long-term operational improvement and modernization

The right leader will drive both daily operational execution and transformational improvements across personnel technology and processes.

Core Responsibilities A Production & Manufacturing Performance

Lead daily operations in refining bleaching hydrogenation interesterification and deodorization units
Maintain accurate production scheduling aligned with supply chain requirements
Oversee equipment changeovers batch consistency raw material handling and finished goods quality
Monitor KPIs such as OEE downtime waste % efficiency and throughput
Ensure customer specs product integrity and regulatory guidelines are met at all stages

B Leadership & People Capability

Manage supervisors and production teams across multiple shifts
Conduct onboarding cross-training upskilling and ongoing development programs
Build a culture of accountability communication transparency and high engagement
Participate in talent planning including hiring succession and career development

C Safety Environment & Compliance

Champion a zero-incident environment through proactive safety policies
Maintain compliance with:
- OSHA
- Food safety regulations
- Environmental controls and standards
Facilitate audits hazard reviews root-cause investigations and compliance reports

D Quality Assurance & Customer Support

Ensure strict adherence to SOPs GMPs and customer-driven quality requirements
Work closely with technical and customer service teams to resolve product issues efficiently
Support customer satisfaction by maintaining reliable and responsive operations

E Continuous Improvement & Optimization

Lead Lean/CI Six Sigma and TPM initiatives across production lines
Reduce rework scrap and unplanned downtime through predictive and preventive tactics
Collaborate with engineering teams on capital improvement and technology upgrades
Identify & implement initiatives that reduce operational cost per pound

F 5S & TPM Sustainability

Maintain 5S compliance with structured audits and corrective actions
Empower operators in autonomous maintenance and reliability ownership
Track KPIs related to:
- Audit performance
- Preventive maintenance completion
- Root cause elimination for recurring failures

Required Qualifications

Category	Requirements
Education	Bachelors in Engineering Industrial Technology Operations Management or similar
Experience	10 years in industrial process operations; 5 years people leadership
Technical	Strong knowledge of refining or chemical/food/batch processing
Tools	Hands-on CI systems like Lean/TPM/Six Sigma (preferred certification not required)
Compliance	Understanding of OSHA/Environmental regulations
Soft Skills	Strong communicator team motivator and data-driven decision maker

Preferred Candidate Attributes

Able to lead through influence and energize cross-functional teams
Excels in fast-paced environments where priorities shift based on customer needs
Track record of measurable operational improvement
Passion for modernizing legacy systems and developing technical talent

Benefits and Total Rewards

Competitive salary 10% Target Bonus
Medical Dental & Vision coverage from Day 1
HSA with employer contribution ($1000 $1500 annually)
401(k) match - 100% of first 3% 50% of next 3%
Life & Disability Insurance provided
Supplemental options:
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft
- Legal Assistance
Paid training & certification reimbursement
Paid community involvement & recognition events
Discounts: Travel entertainment and lifestyle perks

Why This Role Matters

This position directly influences:
Plant growth strategy
Long-term operational reliability
Customer trust and market competitiveness
Sustainability and better-for-the-planet product innovation

You will help supply essential ingredients used in:

Chocolate & confectionery products
Bakery and dairy items
Plant-based foods
Specialized nutrition & personal care products

This leader will play a key role in serving global brands and improving the quality of products used by millions every day.

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Manager Location: Louisville KY Job Type: Full Time Onsite Industry: Food & Specialty Process Manufacturing Compensation: Competitive Annual Bonus Position Purpose The Process Operations Manager will take full operational ownership of a high-volume plant that ma...