What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Manager position at Kleen-Rite Corp.?
Description
Kleen-Rite Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing operations for our Kleen-Rite Equipment division in Pennsylvania and two small production subsidiaries in Illinois and Arkansas.
This role provides full operational and financial ownership of three production locations, leading a team of approximately 15 employees across multiple states. The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for end-to-end production performance, including planning, quality, cost control, continuous improvement, capital utilization, and P&L accountability.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader who can balance strategic direction with daily execution and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, profitability, and manufacturing capability.
What You’ll Do:
Production Planning & Coordination
- Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer orders and deadlines, allocating all resources efficiently.
- Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure availability of parts and materials.
Quality Control & Process Improvement
- Ensure all products meet quality standards, identify process bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and propose improvements.
- Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Develop bill of materials (BOM) for new products and update as needed to ensure accuracy.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a multi-site team of approximately 15 employees across three states.
- Establish performance expectations, develop team capabilities, and ensure accountability across all production sites.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Establish, monitor, and report on operational and financial KPIs.
- Implement and lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.).
Profit & Loss Responsibility
- Top to bottom P&L ownership of production sites. Work with the CFO to set financial performance objectives and ensure those objectives are executed.
- Identify opportunities to expand internal manufacturing capability by performing make-versus-buy analysis for current products and components.
Equipment & Facility Management: Oversee maintenance and operation of machinery and assembly tools.
Safety & Compliance: Enforce workplace safety protocols and OSHA or local regulations.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- 8 years of manufacturing or production leadership experience, including 5 years in senior leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
- Proven experience leading a production facility with responsibility for P&L, budgeting, and financial performance.
- Demonstrated success implementing Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies with measurable results.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, demand forecasting, and KPI management.
- Strong understanding of workplace safety programs and OSHA regulatory requirements.
- Experience using ERP/MRP and data-driven reporting tools to drive operational decisions.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and change-management skills.
- Ability to balance strategic direction with hands-on operational oversight.
- Willingness to work at company headquarters and travel approximately 20% to support multi-site operations.
- Alignment with Kleen-Rite’s mission, vision, and values.
Why Kleen-Rite?
- Family-Owned & Operated for Over 66 Years!
- Generous Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan to Help Secure Your Future.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision & More.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance for Added Peace of Mind.
Compensation: Competitive base salary based on experience, with additional bonus opportunity.
Join the Kleen-Rite team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional service and expertise to the car wash industry nationwide!
Kleen-Rite Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kleen-Rite's Mission: We service our customers with the best people, products, and pricing, to help them achieve success.
Vision: We will be THE Reliable supplier to the car wash industry.
Values:
1. Reliable – you can count on us.
2. Integrity – always doing the right thing.
3. Dedication – committed to doing our best.
4. Family – we take care of each other.
5. Community – investing where we live.
6. Faith – God honoring company.
7. Profitability – success breeds success.