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Manufacturing Operations Manager
Cincinnati, OH
IDj-18598Posted 10/8/2025
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Fast-Paced Bottling Plant
Cincinnati, OH 
 
Lead, Inspire, Optimize & Drive Success in a Stable and Diverse Environment!
 
📌 Lead and manage production operations in a high-speed bottling facility
📌 Drive continuous improvement initiatives and have the opportunity to make a significant impact by executing effective change
📌 Champion a culture of collaboration and innovation, inspiring teams and working cross-functionally to achieve goals
 
Fast-paced bottling plant is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee production of a multi-shift packaging and filling operation. Daily you will coach and oversee multiple shifts to achieve production and delivery goals.  Your responsibilities will include:
 
  • Lead your team by example and coach, mentor and develop direct and indirect reports to exceed their individual and company goals 
  • Lead continuous improvement, 5S and Lean programs at the site to drive engagement and efficiency
  • Ensure that key performance indicators are in place and work on monitoring and improving KPIs based on safety, quality, productivity and cost 
  • Promoting a safety oriented culture and working to improve safety metrics
  • Execute plant efforts to ensure customer expectations are met; foster and improve customer communication 
  • Partner with maintenance teams on preventative and predictive maintenance efforts with the goal of decreasing equipment downtime 
  • Work with the engineering team on CapEx projects to complete in a timely manner and on budget 
  • Complete required daily and monthly reporting 
  • Communicate with customers to resolve any challenges and provide updates on progress 
  • Other duties as directed by management 
 
The company is seeking a candidate that enjoys spending up to 25-30% of their day on the bottling floor. Candidates should enjoy being hands on and leading by example, be able to hold others accountable, able to establish trust with peers and team members, able to create buy-in and be energetic about their position and the company. The qualified individual will be passionate about continuous improvement and improving KPIs based on data-driven information. The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision), bonus potential, 401K match, paid holidays, vacation and personal days and more!   
 
REQUIREMENTS for the Manufacturing Operations Manager:
1. Bachelor's degree in a technical field; Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering highly preferred 
2. At least five years of similar bottling operations management experience, including packaging and filling processes 
3. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports 
4. A proven track record of measurable continuous improvements
5. Experience working with ERP systems 
6. Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel 
 
Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certifications 
2. Power BI experience 
 
Reasons to work for this company:
📌 Minimal staff openings 
📌 EXCELLENT benefits
📌 Nice facility 
📌 Advancement opportunities for performers
 
Candidates are preferred to be local to the Cincinnati, OH area; a relocation package is available for those that possess all of the required skill sets.  

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