Production Manager

ROLINC Staffing • Aurora, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to balance people, production, quality, safety, and deadlines without losing sight of the bigger picture. We’re looking for a Production Manager to lead a team of 30+ and take ownership of day-to-day production operations for an established equipment manufacturer in Aurora.

Requirements

• 5+ years of production management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to identify bottlenecks and turn problems into practical solutions
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Ability to identify and implement cost-saving strategies
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable leading, coaching, and holding teams accountable
• Solid Microsoft Office and general computer skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, dependable, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Production Operations or a related field preferred, but relevant manufacturing leadership experience can take its place

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations and keep manufacturing schedules on track
• Partner with the Plant Manager to establish daily and weekly production goals
• Manage staffing and adjust personnel assignments based on production demands
• Train, coach, and develop employees while building cross-training across the department
• Ensure finished products meet established quality standards
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions
• Make sure tooling, packaging, inventory, and other materials are available to support the production schedule
• Drive a strong safety culture through daily communication, accountability, and corrective action
• Coordinate with shipping to ensure products are packaged, loaded, and delivered properly
• Establish and track KPIs around productivity, quality, and overall department performance
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability
• Conduct new-hire and annual performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Remove roadblocks that keep the team from performing at its best

Benefits

• Opportunity to improve processes, eliminate bottlenecks, and drive efficiency
• Collaborative environment where production, shipping, purchasing, and leadership work closely together

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED