Production Manager - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Production Manager leads the operational performance of assigned manufacturing departments, ensuring production runs safely, meets quality expectations, stays on schedule, and delivers results within cost objectives. The role brings people, processes, and priorities together to meet customer expectations and business demands. The manager works across manufacturing, scheduling, manufacturing engineering, and quality; monitors key operating results; supports production supervisors and teams; and helps develop and execute department plans. The position also leads Lean improvement initiatives and provides technical guidance, problem-solving support, and training to production teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least five years of experience in manufacturing operations or a related field.
- Proven success leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding and demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
- Ability to motivate, develop, and lead a high-performing team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing activities so production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in line with customer expectations.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, scheduling, manufacturing engineering, and quality to align teams and prioritize customer needs.
- Monitor safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory performance to ensure production meets business demands.
- Assist in developing and executing short- and long-range plans, policies, programs, and objectives for assigned departments.
- Maintain manufacturing plans, procedures, and standards to ensure products meet customer and company requirements.
- Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, scrap reduction, inventory, and preventive maintenance.
- Direct and support production supervisors and other areas as needed to achieve manufacturing goals and follow safety and operational procedures.
- Establish, implement, and maintain production standards that support consistent department performance.
- Address concerns and complaints constructively, resolving issues and maintaining positive working relationships.
- Provide technical guidance, problem-solving support, and training to production teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
