Profit Center Manager

. Train and encourage team to improve in all areas of the business.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeBerlin • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tools & technologies

Assembly

Key responsibilities & impact

Train and encourage team to improve in all areas of the business.
Contact and field questions from the Customers, Sales Force, and Front End Organization.
Set high standards of conduct, and lead by example.
Increase productivity, while not compromising quality.
Assist in the development of yearly budgets and budget containment.
Assist with the development of yearly business plans and report on monthly progress toward those plans.
Reduce errors and customer returns by root cause analysis and put corrective action plans into place.
Reduce inventory levels, while not compromising customer delivery.
Review all safety and OSHA requirements and make sure they are being adhered to.
Support Kaizen methodologies to continue to improve processes.
Lead continuous improvement and profitability growth initiatives.
Report on initiatives monthly.
Work with company policies and procedures

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
10+ Years of hands-on operations experience in a manufacturing environment managing technical and hourly resources
Must be self-directed, well organized and have good follow-up skills
Strong record of continuous improvement success including demonstrated experience using Kaizen, cellular manufacturing, one-piece flow, 5-S, standard work, visual management, kanban and process linking methodologies.
Metal machining and assembly background.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills.
Solid PC skills including proficiency in MS Office applications

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
Flexible Spending
Employee Assistance Program
Discount portal
Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

continuous improvementKaizencellular manufacturingone-piece flow5-Sstandard workvisual managementkanbanprocess linkingmetal machining

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsself-directedfollow-up skills

Certifications

bachelor's degree in Businessbachelor's degree in Engineering