Sr. Manufacturing Area Manager

Schedule: Full-time, on-site, supporting a 24/7/365 operation |

Compensation: Not specified

Overview: A fast-paced, process-oriented manufacturer with a long operating history is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Area Manager to lead a key department within a 24/7/365 production facility. This role is critical to driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement across an assigned area, and offers a clear path for advancement as new product lines launch.

What you'll do: Take ownership of safety, quality, KPIs, employee development, productivity, and continuous improvement for an assigned area of the plant Participate within the management team to meet overall plant objectives Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting and data collection Optimize scheduling and changeover activities Develop and attain production-related goals, objectives, and targeted measurables Hold team members accountable to established goals and directives Identify process improvements to decrease scrap, increase efficiencies, and find cost savings Coach, mentor, develop, and lead direct and indirect reports, including Production Supervisors Adjust staffing levels as needed based on production schedules and goals Complete root cause analysis and implement countermeasures Spend up to 50% of time on the manufacturing floor supporting 24/7/365 operations Perform other duties as directed by the Plant Manager

Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree Minimum of five years of similar manufacturing operations management experience Experience in process-oriented manufacturing environments (e.g., chemical, coating, refinery, food, beverage, packaging) Strong commitment to a safety-first mentality Experience completing continuous improvement functions, including scrap reduction and line efficiency improvements Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering ERP experience Experience working in highly automated environments Lean Certification Willingness to relocate in the future for promotional opportunities Supervision experience in non-union work environments Local to the Kansas City area (relocation package offered for qualifying candidates)

Compensation and benefits: Excellent medical benefits, including dental and vision, effective day one of employment Profit sharing and up to 15% annual bonus potential Short-term and long-term disability coverage 401K match Paid holidays and vacation Tuition reimbursement Relocation package available for qualifying candidates Why this role This is an opportunity to lead a core manufacturing area within a recession-proof, process-oriented industry that has maintained zero layoffs for over 20 years, backed by ongoing multi-million dollar facility investments and a strong, supportive management team.