Production Manager

Kleen Test Products•Strasburg, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate delivery of products through the facility while maintaining high standards for quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. This role leads daily production operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with a strong focus on warehouse integration, multi-SKU complexity, and consumer products manufacturing. This leader drives operational performance through effective workforce management, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, while developing team capability and supporting long-term growth.

Requirements

3+ years of leadership experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
Strong background in: Warehouse operations and production-warehouse integration
Strong background in: High-volume, multi-SKU production environments
Strong background in: Consumer packaged goods or similar industries
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, fast-moving production schedules
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Proven success leading teams in a metrics-driven, performance-focused environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization
Strong organizational and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Leads by example; visible, hands-on presence on the floor
Builds strong teams through coaching, accountability, and development
Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset
Able to balance people leadership with operational discipline

Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations in a high-speed, multi-SKU consumer products environment
Ensure alignment between production and warehouse operations to support throughput, inventory accuracy, and customer fulfillment
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture across all areas of the facility
Drive adherence to quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
Optimize line efficiencies, labor productivity, and waste reduction
Set staffing models and deploy labor effectively to meet changing demand and production schedules
Monitor production rates versus standards and identify improvement opportunities
Champion new product launches, line trials, and customer visits
Collaborate cross-functionally with warehouse, planning, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams
Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Develop supervisors and front-line leaders through coaching, training, and performance management
Maintain and promote strong work ethics and uphold all Kleen Test Products’ policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance plan and prescription drug coverage
Comprehensive dental insurance plan
FREE Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (company-funded & voluntary options)
Short and Long Term Disability coverage (FREE company-funded coverage & voluntary options)
Voluntary Life & Disability Program Eligibility
Optional Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & dependent care)
Prescription safety glasses cost-sharing program
FREE financial wellness counseling and tools
Time off for preventive care doctor appointments
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (FREE to employees and your families)
Paid vacation time (earn more as your seniority grows!)
Company-paid holidays
Nicotine-cessation aid reimbursement
Continuing education opportunities/ Tuition Reimbursement program
Onsite annual Health Risk Assessments
Gym membership discounts (at participating locations)
Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
AT&T and Verizon wireless discounts