Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Regal Rexnord • Simi Valley, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager provides leadership for assigned manufacturing value streams, functional machining areas, supervisors, leads, and production associates on second shift. The position is accountable for executing Strategy Deployment and Daily Management objectives across safety, quality, delivery, cost, innovation support, inventory, and associate engagement. It directs manufacturing activities to achieve operational goals while meeting company, customer, regulatory, and safety requirements.

The Production Manager sets production priorities, aligns staffing and capacity with demand, and works cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and other support teams. The role leads Daily Management, Tier reviews, and Gemba activities; monitors operational performance; develops action plans to address gaps; and communicates operating conditions, trends, risks, and results to associates and leadership.

The position develops supervisors and associates through training, coaching, performance feedback, and succession planning. It also leads continuous improvement initiatives intended to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability. The role calls for strategic thinking, disciplined execution, sound judgment, and visible leadership on the manufacturing floor. This is a fully onsite position in Simi Valley, California.

Requirements

• Seven to ten years of experience in lean manufacturing or operations, with progressive responsibility.
• At least five years of leadership experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, inventory, and associate engagement performance.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Daily Management, Gemba, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement principles.
• Proven ability to develop talent, coach leaders, manage performance, and build effective teams across shifts and functions.
• Strong planning, capacity management, project management, and execution skills with demonstrated results.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information, exercise independent judgment, set priorities, and make timely decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and work effectively with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, and leadership.
• Creative and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate objectives into practical, disciplined execution.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, customer service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Federal export control restrictions may limit eligibility to U.S. Persons or candidates otherwise able to qualify for a license permitting them to hold the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• MBA or technical master's degree.
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing or precision machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned manufacturing value streams, functional machining areas, supervisors, leads, and production associates on second shift.
• Ensure achievement of safety, quality, yield, delivery, productivity, cost, and inventory objectives.
• Translate strategic objectives into measurable improvement targets and develop, execute, and monitor action plans to close performance gaps.
• Lead Daily Management, Tier reviews, and Gemba walks; provide timely feedback, remove barriers, and reinforce accountability.
• Plan production priorities and optimize personnel, machines, tooling, and capacity based on customer demand and operational requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to improve capacity, equipment reliability, process capability, efficiency, and profitability.
• Drive cost reduction, operating efficiency, yield improvement, productivity, and waste elimination initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs and improve gross profit.
• Plan and lead continuous improvement and Regal Business System (RBS) events, including structured problem solving and follow-through on corrective actions.
• Communicate daily results, production priorities, quality concerns, safety issues, staffing needs, business conditions, and other critical information to associates and leadership.
• Gather, maintain, analyze, and report daily, weekly, and monthly operating information to document results and support fact-based decisions.
• Ensure assigned areas are staffed with competent personnel and develop supervisory and technical talent to provide qualified successors for key positions.
• Provide training, coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to improve associate capability and maximize productivity across production departments.
• Complete performance reviews and partner with Human Resources on associate relations, attendance, performance, and corrective action matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, quality, export control, company, and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Paid leaves
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager