Sr. Manager, Factory Operations - Remington

Job Description The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI-Shot, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries. The Senior Manager of Factory Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing all activities within the production facility (Value Stream) to meet customer demand, achieve operational excellence, drive cost reductions, maintain superior quality, and ensure regulatory compliance in a high-stakes ammunition manufacturing environment. This position reports to the Director of Operations and is based out of our Lonoke, Arkansas facility. What you’ll do: Prioritize safety, championing best practices, hazard prevention, and continuous improvement toward zero-harm goals. Ensure compliance with ATF, OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations and standards for explosives/ammunition production. Develop and execute strategic plans, KPIs, and initiatives aligned with business objectives for production, cost, and efficiency. Lead talent management: selection, training, development, performance coaching, and succession planning. Manage value stream budget, cost control, forecasting, and inventory accuracy. Communicate company policies, performance updates, and changes to promote transparency and engagement. Partner with HR on staffing, labor planning, absenteeism, overtime, and turnover to sustain an engaged workforce. Build effective training programs, performance standards, and quality systems for consistent output. Oversee operations for high quality, low cost, and on-time delivery. Track KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, Employee Engagement); lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and improvement projects. Drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement (Kaizen, Six Sigma), and waste elimination. Collaborate cross-functionally on process upgrades, new products, equipment reliability, and technology integration. Empower teams to innovate and implement changes in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Experience you bring: BA in Business, Engineering, and / or 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing management. Proven expertise in budget planning/execution, quality improvement, and safe operations in regulated/high-hazard environments. Strong track record developing and improving production metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Employee). Excellent leadership, communication, team-building, and decision-making skills. Experience managing 24/7 shift-based manufacturing. You might have: Master’s degree (MBA or Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering). Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SPC, JIT, TPM, and related methodologies. Experience in ammunition, firearms, explosives, or defense manufacturing. Familiarity with servant leadership and digital tools (automation, data analytics, ERP/MES). Work Environment: Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations. Pay Range: Annual Salary: $106,500.00 - $149,000.00 The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission! Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Gun Control Act Requirements: It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and scaling competencies. We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course and on the battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we are the people developing the products that help customers the world over. The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@tkghunt.com.