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Production Manager/Line of Product Manager

Fill-Rite Company Lenexa, KS

Lenexa, KS

1mo ago Closed

$80k - $90k/yr Full time Manager Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 5, 2026).

Job Description

This role provides accountable leadership to a Line of Product Team, Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Coordinator, and direct workforce, guiding continuous improvement activities to achieve annual strategic goals.

Location

Lenexa, KS (onsite)

Salary

$80,000 - $90,000 per year

Responsibilities

Lead cross functional continuous improvement initiatives across the line of product to meet annual strategic objectives, including hiring, coaching, and managing staff.
Regularly coach and mentor team members; communicate progress toward strategic goals and provide individual feedback.
Oversee Line of Product performance to align with financial targets and strategic aims.
Uphold knowledge of company policies and procedures and engage in policy dialogue as needed.
Analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and related records to determine requirements and assess current estimates and outputs.
Maintain inventory controls for the line to satisfy customer and company demand.
Plan work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to achieve production goals.
Establish standards, budgets, production goals, and rates based on policies, equipment, labor availability, and workloads.
Set product quality standards and direct testing or review raw material samples to ensure finished goods meet specifications.
Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities.
Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff and resolve personnel issues.
Communicate and implement safety policies and standards.
Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems and analyze reports to identify problems.
Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.
Review plans with research or support teams to develop new products or processes.
Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources to use resources efficiently and meet targets.
Stay current on quality control practices and relevant literature related to materials or statistical studies.
Coordinate or recommend maintenance or modification procedures for facilities or equipment, including machine replacements.
Conduct site audits to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Develop or enforce procedures for normal operation of manufacturing systems and implement operational and emergency procedures.
Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with safety and environmental laws and policies.
On the shop floor, spend approximately 90 percent of time with the team.
Exhibit excellence in completing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of five years in operations with at least three years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on use of lean tools such as standard work, value stream mapping, 5S, Kanban, and practical problem solving.
Engaging and collaborative leadership style to develop a highly motivated and effective team.
Strong coaching and training skills to enhance team capabilities and performance.
Proven problem solving abilities, using logic to evaluate solutions and seeking input from others when deciding.
Business acumen with the ability to weigh costs and benefits to select appropriate actions.

Technologies

Standard work
Value stream mapping
5S
Kanban

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Education and Certification

Bachelor’s degree, Business or Engineering preferred.

Experience and Qualifications

Five plus years in operations and three years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
Experience applying lean tools such as standard work, value stream mapping, 5S, and Kanban.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a motivated, effective team.
Proven coaching and training abilities to improve team performance.
Strong problem solving, decision making with input from others when needed.
Solid business acumen to evaluate actions for cost and benefit.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Desk located in a manufacturing environment; able to stand for about 85 percent of the time.
Manufacturing environment is temperature controlled.
Possible exposure to diesel fuel, mineral spirits, glue, paint, adhesives, and sealants.
Occasional lifting up to 35 pounds.
Ability to move around, under, and around factory machinery regularly.
Occasional travel less than 5 percent.
No relocation required for this position.

Work Location

In person

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