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Production Manager

Manufacturing

Kansas City, MO • $120,000 to $130,000 / yr • 10/2/2026

Job Description

Job Description

7 - 10 years experience as a Leader in a lean manufacturing environment

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Lean Expertise: Proven track record implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Lead daily tier-accountability or performance control system meetings.
  • Apply lean tools like 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Kanban to reduce waste and downtime.
  • Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap rates, and labor efficiency.
  • Sponsor root-cause problem-solving initiatives to fix recurring operational bottlenecks