Production Manager

Standex•Concord, NH

21d

About The Position

The Production Manager leads manufacturing operations to achieve excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role drives operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives, employee development, KPI management, resource optimization, and strategic execution. The Production Manager fosters accountability, engagement, and operational excellence while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction. The position involves leading daily manufacturing operations, managing production performance, developing team members, allocating resources, collaborating across functions, and contributing to SIOP planning. It also supports plant initiatives, strategic objectives, and special projects assigned by the Plant Manager.

Requirements

3–5 years of production management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including hiring, employee development, performance management, and employee relations.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, lean principles, continuous improvement, and KPI-driven management.
Ability to prioritize resources and drive execution against business objectives.
Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with manufacturing systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience participating in SIOP/S&OP planning processes.
Prior experience leading performance improvement initiatives within a manufacturing operation.
SAP Business One experience.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
Establish and lead operational review cadences, including KPI reviews, performance reporting, and action planning.
Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to meet targets.
Supervise, coach, and develop production team members while promoting engagement and accountability.
Allocate labor, equipment, and resources to support production requirements and business priorities.
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes, enhance product quality, and maximize customer satisfaction.
Participate actively in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
Identify and implement manufacturing best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
Support plant initiatives, strategic objectives, and special projects as assigned by the Plant Manager.