Senior Production Manager

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage.
• Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits.
• 401(k) Contribution Matching Program.
• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit.
• Wellness Program.
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program.

About Kinetico

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 and international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization. Kinetico manufactures water softeners and a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use and high-quality drinking water. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and are complemented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry. Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies.