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🥝 Factory Operations Manager #0912

Keller Executive Search | Sylacauga, Alabama, United States | Posted May 12, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Our client is a well-established, family-owned manufacturing business with a 78-year legacy of producing custom foam products. They are looking for an experienced production leader to take ownership of their facility in Sylacauga, Alabama.


The right person will be energized by lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and developing strong, accountable teams.


Cultural alignment is essential—this is a hands-on, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate humility, a strong drive to achieve results, and high interpersonal intelligence. Individuals who strongly prefer highly corporate settings, or who are uncomfortable with practical, engaged leadership, may not find this role to be the right fit.


Key Responsibilities

  • Champion lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methods, leading continuous improvement to reduce waste, strengthen quality, and increase efficiency.

  • Maintain a safe, compliant wor...

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