Manager, Production

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.•Milford, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading production operations across one or more manufacturing departments to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives. This role provides leadership to the production supervisory team, ensures alignment of resources and operational priorities, and drives continuous improvement to support business and customer requirements.

Requirements

7-10 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or related role, including at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related field required
Experience leading production operations in an investment casting or related manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, and workflow management
Thorough knowledge of safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles
Working knowledge of labor planning, resource allocation, and production scheduling concepts
Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to analyze operational data and make sound business decisions
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employees must be able to meet export control eligibility requirements as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading production operations in an investment casting or related manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead production operations across assigned manufacturing departments to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer service objectives.
Direct the performance of production supervisors and departmental teams to ensure effective workforce utilization, operational execution, and achievement of departmental goals.
Manage labor, equipment, materials, and production resources to support manufacturing requirements, balanced workflow, and efficient utilization of departmental capacity.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
Drive operational improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, and support achievement of cost objectives.