Production Manager

Maverick Power•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role oversees 5 7 direct reports and approximately 200 production technicians, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who excels at building strong teams, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining operational excellence in a growing manufacturing organization.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a production management role.
Proven experience managing large teams (100+ employees) in a complex manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and root cause analysis tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems and production scheduling tools.
Availability to work extended hours and weekends to meet business needs.
This position requires the ability to read and interpret technical instructions, safety procedures, equipment manuals, and hazard communications in English.
Clear verbal communication in English is required to ensure safe operations in an active manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power systems, energy products, or electromechanical assembly manufacturing.
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and leads overseeing approximately 200 production technicians.
Manage daily production operations within a 150,000 sq. ft. facility, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, visual management, and standard work.
Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to meet production goals and resolve issues.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, yield, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Develop and execute staffing, training, and cross-training plans to support growth and flexibility.
Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all production teams.
Manage budgets, production schedules, and capacity planning in alignment with company objectives.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality management systems.