Production Manager - Lakewood, NY

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Lakewood, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role leads a production team of roughly 40 employees with 8 direct reports, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Production Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional partners—including Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering—to ensure operational excellence and compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and safety policies.

Requirements

Strong computer skills- Excel, Powerpoint
At least 5+ years supervising 40+ people in high pace manufacturing environment
5+ years Manufacturing Experience
Organization/Planning skill
Lean Manufacturing Experience
Tenacity/Do What It Takes
Effective Time Management and Personal Organization
Sense of Urgency/Impact
VBS – Lean Manufacturing Background
Tactical and Strategic
Honesty and Integrity
Details Matter
Results Matter
Leadership and teamwork – Create followership/building teams
Communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

Responsible for first shift safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics within the Production areas of the plant, and the daily report of results
Operate within approved budget boundaries and achieve operating performance targets, using VBS tools to drive continuous process improvements in quality, on-time delivery, cost savings, and inventory reduction
Accountable for meeting needs of a growing business by managing production levels and using DRA to drive delivery and productivity
Develop associates in a manner which meets the future needs of the business, identify key contributors and areas of organizational and individual development
Conduct and deliver annual performance appraisals for hourly associates. Generate and support execution of development plans to drive associate growth
Engage with associates to maintain positive associate relations, partnering with HR and utilizing tools such as associate engagement survey
Maintain a clean and safe work environment that is in compliance with all OSHA (US), EPA (US), and any related country-specific environmental regulations and guidelines
Work with Operations Manager to help uncover issues within the cell and support resolution and rollout of solutions
Must be willing / able to work 1st and 2nd shift as needed for cross-training, consistency, etc. efforts
Responsible for routine disciplinary action including administration of verbal and written warnings
Complete Matco Business Immersion
Execute Jamestown Immersion
Execute PSP Process and demonstrate results