Production Manager

The Dixon Group•Chestertown, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager leads daily manufacturing operations at The Dixon Group’s Chestertown, Maryland location, translating business demand into structured production schedules while ensuring performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Culture (SQDCC). The role oversees production planning, staffing, training, and continuous improvement, and works with maintenance, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and HR to meet operational goals and customer expectations. The position is based at 365 Haacke Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620. The stated schedule is 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The listed annual pay range is $70,000–$100,000.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production, operations, or plant management environment.
At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing and production.
Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workforce management.
Experience leading supervisors and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience working with production metrics, KPIs, and performance management systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or similar operational systems.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing floor operations and execution of the Dixon Production System (DPS).
Develop production schedules, assign work, and hold supervisors accountable for safely and efficiently meeting production targets.
Manage staffing levels, labor allocation, attendance, and workforce performance.
Maintain production boards and monitor production status, capacity, and order flow.
Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to support smooth operations and minimize downtime.
Lead daily tier meetings and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Monitor key performance indicators, including throughput, schedule adherence, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and safety metrics.
Support employee development through onboarding, training, cross-training, coaching, and performance management.
Lead problem-solving efforts and implement corrective actions to remove operational bottlenecks.
Participate in recruiting, employee relations, and succession planning efforts.