Manufacturing Production Manager

Nokia • Allentown, PA

23h • $89,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for leading 24/7 manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality technology products. This role oversees production supervisors and manufacturing teams, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including supervision of production teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing metrics, Lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume, technology, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production operations across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining safety, quality, and customer delivery requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and frontline employees.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety, quality, output, yield, OEE, labor productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges and improve performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production capacity.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Manage workforce planning, staffing, training, performance management, and employee engagement activities.
• Support budget objectives and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager