Production Manager

Dixon Valve•Dallas, NC

11d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations at its facility in Dallas, North Carolina. The role translates business demand into structured production schedules and ensures performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Culture (SQDCC). The Production Manager oversees production planning, staffing, training, and continuous improvement, and collaborates with maintenance, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and HR to meet operational goals and customer expectations. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with an annual pay range of $70,000 to $100,000. The company describes itself as a global, family-owned manufacturing company with more than 100 years of U.S. operations, headquartered in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers worldwide. The Dixon Group does not provide U.S. work sponsorships and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production, operations, or plant management environment.
At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing and production.
Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workforce management.
Experience leading supervisors and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience with production metrics, KPIs, and performance management systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or similar operational systems.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing floor operations and execution of the Dixon Production System (DPS).
Develop production schedules, assign work, and hold supervisors accountable for safe and efficient production targets.
Manage staffing levels, labor allocation, attendance, and workforce performance.
Maintain production boards and monitor production status, capacity, and order flow.
Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to support smooth operations and minimize downtime.
Lead daily tier meetings and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Monitor KPIs including throughput, schedule adherence, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and safety metrics.
Support employee development through onboarding, training, cross-training, coaching, and performance management.
Lead problem-solving efforts and implement corrective actions to remove operational bottlenecks.
Participate in recruiting, employee relations, and succession planning.