Production Manager/Shift Supervisor

QP Manufacturing LLC•Chardon, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees daily production operations to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with established quality standards. The role manages production personnel, coordinates workflow and resources, monitors performance, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to maximize productivity and operational efficiency. The position is based primarily in a manufacturing or production facility and requires regular presence on the production floor. Occasional extended hours, overtime, or weekend work may be needed based on production demands. Compliance with safety requirements and use of required personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

Three to five years of manufacturing or production experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage production operations.
Knowledge of production planning, quality control, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to comply with applicable safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production activities, ensuring production schedules and customer delivery deadlines are met.
Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and other resources to meet production requirements; monitor output and adjust priorities as demands change.
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, delays, and operational issues.
Supervise, train, and develop team leaders and production employees; set performance expectations, conduct reviews, coach employees, and support their development.
Promote teamwork, communication, and accountability, and ensure adequate staffing and effective employee scheduling.
Ensure products meet quality specifications and customer requirements; work with the Quality Department to address defects, nonconformances, and customer complaints.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce scrap, rework, and production errors, and maintain compliance with quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
Maintain a safe and organized production environment; enforce safety policies and regulations, ensure appropriate employee training, investigate incidents, and implement actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintain compliance with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
Monitor material usage, overtime, scrap, and production expenses; identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Develop and monitor production performance metrics and KPIs; implement improvements to increase throughput and reduce operating costs.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning activities.
Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and availability; minimize unplanned downtime through preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
Ensure equipment is operated and maintained according to established procedures, and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and increased capacity.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or other applicable methodologies.
Analyze production data to identify trends, recurring problems, and improvement opportunities.
Prepare and communicate regular reports on production performance, quality, safety, and costs.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer Service.
Participate in operational meetings and support the company's strategic objectives.