Production Manager
Liberty Tire Recycling•Port Saint Lucie, FL
•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and highly hands-on Production Manager to lead a production unit at one of our high-volume manufacturing facilities. This is a heavy production role responsible for managing day-to-day production operations, directly leading hourly production staff, and ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Proven ability to succeed in a demanding, high-volume production environment; strong mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop frontline production teams
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for production tracking and reporting
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while focusing resources on high-value work
- General understanding of OSHA regulations
- Strong financial and operational acumen
- Comfortable working alongside teams on the production floor for most of the day
- Ability to foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment
- Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment
- Proven history of strong safety performance (low TRIR and LTIR)
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing a plant or process operation preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure production operates in a safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient manner
- Directly manage the production team, including shift leads, operators, and general laborers
- Plan and organize production schedules to meet aggressive production targets and deadlines
- Monitor production processes continuously and adjust schedules or resources as needed
- Maintain strict quality control standards and ensure compliance with company policies
- Use production metrics to identify trends, drive improvements, and maximize uptime, throughput, and profitability
- Optimize workflow, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency while reducing waste
- Collaborate closely with procurement, logistics, maintenance, and other internal departments
- Track daily production performance and prepare accurate reports for site leadership
- Manage budgets, equipment, tooling, and raw materials required for production
- Ensure production equipment is operated correctly, and preventative maintenance activities are executed
- Partner with site leadership to drive best-in-class operational results
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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