Manager, Manufacturing

At The Gorilla Glue Company, we're passionate about building strong brands with our fantastic team of employees. We believe in promoting a culture of excellence that empowers, engages, and connects people. This role goes beyond operational execution—this leader is accountable for creating a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement by developing people, empowering teams, and driving results through others.

What’s in it for you?

Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 16 years in a row, thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference.

What will your day look like?

Operational Leadership

• Direct and manage all production activities, including filling and/or packaging operations
• Ensure performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) metrics
• Monitor, analyze, and act on performance data to drive continuous improvement
• Lead capacity planning for equipment, labor, and production needs
• Partner cross-functionally with EHS, HR, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless operations
• Support implementation of new equipment, processes, and operational improvements
  
  

People Leadership & Culture

• Lead through a servant leadership approach, building trust and empowering employees to take ownership of their work
• Sets clear priorities, expectations, and direction for the team to ensure alignment and execution
• Create a high-accountability, high-engagement culture that values both performance and people
• Coach and develop frontline leaders and operators, with a strong focus on growth, capability building, and succession
• Provide clear direction and expectations while fostering autonomy and decision-making at all levels
• Actively recognize and celebrate both small and large wins to reinforce positive behaviors and team engagement
• Maintain a visible and consistent presence on the production floor, engaging with employees regularly
  
  

Team Effectiveness & Employee Relations

• Lead and manage employee relations matters including performance management, conflict resolution, and policy adherence
• Build an environment where feedback is encouraged, received, and acted upon
• Foster open communication and psychological safety within the team
• Partner with HR to proactively address workforce challenges and strengthen team dynamics
  
  

Strategic & Continuous Improvement

• Balance day-to-day execution with the ability to step back and identify trends and proactively adjust priorities, resources, and processes to improve long-term performance
• Lead or support initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles and data-driven decision making
• Ensure effective delegation of responsibilities while maintaining accountability for results
• Other duties assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications

What will you bring to the table?

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• 5 years of experience leading people (exempt and/or non-exempt)
• Experience in liquid filling and/or packaging operations preferred
• Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive decisions based on insights
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and empower teams
• Demonstrated success building engaged, accountable, high-performing teams
• Effective communicator with the ability to provide clear direction and expectations
• Ability to delegate effectively without micromanaging, while holding teams accountable
• Strong emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and sound judgment
• Open to feedback, willing to ask for help, and comfortable constructively challenging when needed
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership
• Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (Oracle preferred)
• Familiarity with Redzone or similar production systems preferred
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience preferred
  
  

Company Values:

Adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.

• Have fun, be passionate and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!
  
  

Are you ready to join one of Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces? Our employees love working here because of our environment, which is driven by our company mission and core values. If you have the right qualifications and thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment, we have a great opportunity for you to grow with us!