What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Manager position at Proman Staffing?
PROMAN Staffing is delighted to partner with our international client on a direct hire opportunity for a Manufacturing Manager at their Cleveland Metro facility.
This role will lead all Car Care manufacturing lines, driving results in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee and optimize four production lines to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals.
- Drive operational excellence using lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Safety Toolbox, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Maintain OEE above 85% through proactive supervision and equipment performance management.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on safety, quality, planning, and maintenance initiatives.
- Lead capacity planning, inventory control, and ERP-driven production scheduling.
- Coach, develop, and build a high-performing operations team with a strong safety-first culture.
- Partner with EHS and Quality to ensure process consistency and compliance.
- Support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability programs.
Manufacturing Manager Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering, operations management, or related field.
- 7–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with direct labor oversight.
- Proven background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
- Strong ERP system experience (JDE preferred).
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to troubleshoot and support production operations.