Production Manager

redShift•Bennington, VT

7d•$105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Are you an experienced and driven leader with a passion for optimizing production processes and mentoring teams? Our client is seeking a skilled Production Manager to join their team near Bennington, VT. This role is critical to ensuring smooth operations, meeting production goals, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities of the Production Manager will include: Analyze and enhance manufacturing workflows to reduce cycle times and increase efficiency. Drive daily production progress by proactively resolving obstacles and maintaining momentum. Plan manpower and machine utilization to achieve long-term objectives. Monitor and mentor team leads and supervisors to improve operational efficiency and management skills. Develop and hold leads and supervisors accountable for meeting deadlines and goals. Make on-the-spot decisions to maintain production flow and address challenges. Create employee schedules to align with company needs. Implement process control techniques to improve quality, cost reduction, and throughput. Collaborate with engineering on tooling and design to ensure efficient production methods. Work with vendors to specify and purchase equipment, parts, and materials. Estimate staffing, production times, and costs to support operational decision-making. Coordinate technical training for employees to enhance skills and knowledge. Troubleshoot production issues and provide engineering support. Coordinate maintenance tasks with internal technicians and external vendors. Approve timecards, manage time-off requests, and uphold company policies and objectives.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Production Management.
Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Proficiency in GD&T and knowledge of metal fabrication processes.
Experience with technical document reading and comprehension.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Strong leadership abilities to motivate and guide teams effectively.
Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
Active listening and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to monitor performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
Ability to analyze technical documents and drawings with a strong understanding of manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

Analyze and enhance manufacturing workflows to reduce cycle times and increase efficiency.
Drive daily production progress by proactively resolving obstacles and maintaining momentum.
Plan manpower and machine utilization to achieve long-term objectives.
Monitor and mentor team leads and supervisors to improve operational efficiency and management skills.
Develop and hold leads and supervisors accountable for meeting deadlines and goals.
Make on-the-spot decisions to maintain production flow and address challenges.
Create employee schedules to align with company needs.
Implement process control techniques to improve quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
Collaborate with engineering on tooling and design to ensure efficient production methods.
Work with vendors to specify and purchase equipment, parts, and materials.
Estimate staffing, production times, and costs to support operational decision-making.
Coordinate technical training for employees to enhance skills and knowledge.
Troubleshoot production issues and provide engineering support.
Coordinate maintenance tasks with internal technicians and external vendors.
Approve timecards, manage time-off requests, and uphold company policies and objectives.