Production Manager

TOURNESOL SITEWORKS•Port Orchard, WA

3d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees the production operation, including schedule execution, productivity, efficiency, capacity, and safety. The role translates the production plan into effective daily execution, ensuring people, materials, equipment, and processes are aligned to meet customer commitments. As a key leader in plant growth, the Production Manager drives increased capacity, eliminates constraints, improves productivity, and develops a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Production Manager
Proven leadership in manufacturing operations and production management.
Expertise in managing schedules, hitting delivery targets, and executing recovery plans.
Deep knowledge of workflow, capacity planning, productivity metrics, and resource utilization.
Strong track record of coaching supervisors and building high-performing teams.
Proactive mindset focused on problem-solving, removing bottlenecks, and data-driven decision-making.
Excellent interpersonal skills for conflict resolution, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Uncompromising commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and operational accountability.

Responsibilities

Master the Schedule: Manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to ensure on-time delivery across the project pipeline.
Proactive Risk Mitigation: Maintain real-time visibility through regular floor walks, identify delivery risks early, and execute immediate recovery plans.
Resource Optimization: Establish clear priorities for production leadership, adjusting resources dynamically throughout the day.
Drive Efficiency: Own production flow, productivity, and labor utilization across all manufacturing lines.
Eliminate Constraints: Actively identify and remove bottlenecks, excessive work-in-progress (WIP), and downtime.
Scale Capacity: Balance labor, equipment, and materials to maximize throughput and support ongoing business growth.
Coach & Develop: Lead and mentor Supervisors and team leads to build a high-performing culture of problem-solving and teamwork.
Set Clear Standards: Establish explicit expectations for performance and accountability, addressing issues constructively and directly.
Enforce Compliance: Maintain ultimate ownership of shop-floor safety, ensuring strict adherence to PPE and established standards.
Proactive Intervention: Address unsafe behaviors immediately and possess full authority to stop production when significant safety risks arise.