Kleen-Rite Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing operations for our Kleen-Rite Equipment division in Pennsylvania and two small production subsidiaries in Illinois and Arkansas.

This role provides full operational and financial ownership of three production locations, leading a team of approximately 15 employees across multiple states. The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for end-to-end production performance, including planning, quality, cost control, continuous improvement, capital utilization, and P&L accountability.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader who can balance strategic direction with daily execution and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, profitability, and manufacturing capability.

What You’ll Do:

Production Planning & Coordination

• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer orders and deadlines, allocating all resources efficiently.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure availability of parts and materials. 

Quality Control & Process Improvement

• Ensure all products meet quality standards, identify process bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and propose improvements.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop bill of materials (BOM) for new products and update as needed to ensure accuracy.

 Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a multi-site team of approximately 15 employees across three states.
• Establish performance expectations, develop team capabilities, and ensure accountability across all production sites.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Establish, monitor, and report on operational and financial KPIs.
• Implement and lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.).

Profit & Loss Responsibility 

• Top to bottom P&L ownership of production sites. Work with the CFO to set financial performance objectives and ensure those objectives are executed. 
• Identify opportunities to expand internal manufacturing capability by performing make-versus-buy analysis for current products and components. 

Equipment & Facility Management: Oversee maintenance and operation of machinery and assembly tools.

Safety & Compliance: Enforce workplace safety protocols and OSHA or local regulations.

Perform other duties, as assigned. 

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience leading a production facility with responsibility for P&L, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies with measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, demand forecasting, and KPI management.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety programs and OSHA regulatory requirements.
• Experience using ERP/MRP and data-driven reporting tools to drive operational decisions.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and change-management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic direction with hands-on operational oversight.
• Willingness to work at company headquarters and travel to support multi-site operations.
• Alignment with Kleen-Rite’s mission, vision, and values.

Why Kleen-Rite?

• Family-Owned & Operated for Over 66 Years!
• Generous Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan to Help Secure Your Future. 
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision & More. 
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance for Added Peace of Mind. 

Compensation: Competitive base salary based on experience, with additional bonus opportunity.

Join the Kleen-Rite team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional service and expertise to the car wash industry nationwide!

Kleen-Rite Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kleen-Rite's Mission: We service our customers with the best people, products, and pricing, to help them achieve success.

Vision: We will be THE Reliable supplier to the car wash industry.

Values:

1. Reliable – you can count on us.

2. Integrity – always doing the right thing.

3. Dedication – committed to doing our best.

4. Family – we take care of each other.

5. Community – investing where we live.

6. Faith – God honoring company.

7. Profitability – success breeds success.