Production Manager, Exits Division
About The Position
Sargent Manufacturing is seeking an experienced, results-driven Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations within its Exits Division. The role provides strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production while fostering continuous improvement. The Production Manager leads production operations and scheduling, serves as the operational and technical leader for Exits manufacturing processes, and works with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve performance. The position includes oversight of powder coating and polishing operations, employee development, and ensuring products are delivered on time and meet customer, quality, safety, regulatory, and company requirements. The position is based onsite in New Haven, Connecticut, Monday through Friday, and reports directly to the Profit Center Manager, Exits. The annual salary range is $108,000–$130,000, with the final rate dependent on experience, skill level, and other qualifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
- Proven ability to resolve production issues through structured problem-solving, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Strong understanding of quality systems, process control, and operational performance metrics.
- Experience managing production schedules and achieving on-time delivery targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while balancing competing priorities and business objectives.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Results-oriented approach focused on safety, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
- Manage production scheduling and execution to meet customer commitments and on-time delivery targets.
- Lead Kaizen events, implement Lean manufacturing principles, and drive sustainable process improvements.
- Serve as the operational and technical leader for Exits manufacturing processes, including process control, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
- Use root cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve production issues.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
- Optimize equipment effectiveness, manufacturing workflows, and process documentation to improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Provide operational oversight for powder coating and polishing operations and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Monitor and improve KPIs, including productivity, scrap, rework, throughput, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery.
- Develop, coach, and mentor production employees to strengthen team performance, accountability, and engagement.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to implement corrective actions and preventive measures that improve operational reliability and customer satisfaction.
Benefits
- Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Generous holiday schedule and paid time off.
- Employee pricing on company products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more.
- Annual bonus.
- Paid sick and vacation days.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Health and flexible savings accounts, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching, subject to plan eligibility.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
