Production Manager
About The Position
Are you a hands-on production leader with a passion for quality, efficiency, and team development? We're seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations at our Rochester, NH facility. This is a high-impact role where youll manage people, processes, and performance on the shop floor. Youll be at the heart of our operationsensuring everything from material readiness to machine changeovers runs like clockwork. Join a legacy-rich company with over 100 years of innovation in textile and plastic-based manufacturing, serving industries like construction, footwear, leather goods, and technical applications. This is your chance to grow into a broader leadership role in a collaborative, agile production environment. Youll oversee end-to-end production processes including stamping, deep drawing (corner manufacturing), laminating lines, packaging, and shrink-wrapping. In the future, extrusion could also fall under your scopeideal for someone eager to broaden their production expertise.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a production, shift lead, or shop floor in a supervisory role
- Proven hands-on, lead by example and are comfortable on the floor
- Solid knowledge of production workflows, planning, and quality control
- Excellent communicator and problem solver who thrives in a team environment
- Technically minded and operationally driven, with the confidence to take initiative
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, etc.) is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Lead daily shift handovers and communicate key updates to the production team
- Develop and manage daily work schedules based on production orders and material availability
- Conduct spot checks on material readiness and final product quality
- Support machine changeovers
- Be the go-to contact for shop floor technical or process-related inquiries
- Ensure accurate and timely performance and production data collection
- Train, coach, and onboard new production employees
- Maintain high workplace organization and enforce safety protocols
- Collaborate closely with logistics to ensure seamless production and distribution
- Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives across operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
