Production Manager/Shift Supervisor

QP Manufacturing•Chardon, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees daily production operations to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with established quality standards. This role manages production personnel, coordinates workflow, monitors performance, and drives continuous improvement to maximize productivity and operational efficiency. The position is primarily based in a manufacturing or production facility and requires regular presence on the production floor. Occasional extended hours, overtime, or weekend work may be required based on production demands. The employee must follow applicable safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
Three to five years of manufacturing or production experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage production operations.
Knowledge of production planning, quality control, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced production environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production activities.
Ensure production schedules and customer delivery deadlines are met.
Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and resources to meet production requirements.
Monitor production output and adjust priorities to address changing demands.
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, delays, and operational issues.
Supervise, train, and develop team leaders and production employees; establish performance expectations, conduct reviews, provide coaching, and support employee development.
Promote teamwork, communication, and accountability; ensure adequate staffing and effective employee scheduling.
Ensure products meet quality specifications and customer requirements, working with the Quality Department to address defects, nonconformances, and customer complaints.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce scrap, rework, and production errors, and maintain compliance with quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
Maintain a safe, organized production environment; enforce safety policies and regulations, ensure appropriate safety training, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
Monitor material usage, overtime, scrap, and production expenses; identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Develop and monitor production performance metrics and KPIs; implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce operating costs.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and availability, minimize unplanned downtime, and ensure equipment is operated and maintained according to procedures.
Identify equipment upgrades, process improvements, and opportunities to increase capacity.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or other applicable methodologies.
Analyze production data to identify trends, recurring problems, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and communicate regular reports on production performance, quality, safety, and costs.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer Service; participate in operational meetings and support company strategic objectives.