Senior Production Manager
Kinetico · Newbury Township, OH
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Kinetico (industrial) in Newbury Township, OH. Develop, modify, and execute manufacturing strategies that are aligned with overall company objectives.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
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How this role compares
Against 20 other live production postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 8+)
Typical $121k–$150k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 71%
- ✓ Lean 52%
- ✓ Six Sigma 38%
- EHS / safety 38%
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This plant: Kinetico in Newbury Township
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Full description from KineticoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Areas of Responsibility
- ◆Oversee both molding and assembly production operation teams, including responsibility for performance management, development, and hiring decisions.
- ◆Develop, modify, and execute manufacturing strategies that are aligned with overall company objectives. Lead assembly and molding operations across multiple facilities.
- ◆Support daily manufacturing activities including resource allocation, workflow optimization and leader standard work
- ◆Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, operational efficiencies, and overall quality. Identify and implement improvements in assembly and molding processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve cycle times.
- ◆Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, R&D, Sales, Service, and more to support product launches and process changes.
- ◆Track and communicate results on key performance indicators to leadership, troubleshooting operational issues and recommending actions for improvement.
- ◆Enforce safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- ✓Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
- ✓Required: 8-10+ years of manufacturing experience including progressive management experience
- ✓Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience and training
- ✓Customer-focused with the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- ✓Demonstrated experience developing and engaging others
- ✓Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- ✓Strong team player with knowledge of ERP systems; knowledge of JD Edwards software is a plus
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Love what you do at Kinetico
Kinetico believes in treating its employees with respect. They play a vital role in enabling our innovation, growth and success. We strive to provide them with opportunities to grow in a motivating environment. To view positions currently available at Kinetico, click the button below.
Job Description
Purpose: The Senior Production Manager oversees molding and assembly production operations across multiple facilities. The role will directly lead these manufacturing functions ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, and alignment with site goals. They will drive performance across facilities, optimize production processes, and foster a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and safety.
Organizational Context
The Senior Production Manager reports to the Director of Operations and directly manages a team of Molding and Assembly managers/supervisors. The role collaborates with all Operations functions and interfaces cross-functionally to meet site production goals.
Our Commitment and Difference
Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization.
Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today’s ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and complimented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.
Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies, a global organization and fifth generation company that continues to be successful in developing leading businesses.