Production Manager

Custom Building Products • Bell, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager owns the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing production department at the company’s Bell, California facility. This salaried management position supports efficient manufacturing and packaging operations and is responsible for productivity, quality, performance, safety, and output. The manager leads production teams, coordinates labor and equipment, develops production schedules, and makes timely adjustments to help meet operational goals. The role also includes employee development, budget management, and implementation of Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and collaborates with management and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience over a team of 15 or more, including training, discipline, and performance management.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and WMS.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing plant operations using spreadsheets such as Excel or database reports such as Power BI.
• Knowledge of Lean, World Class Manufacturing, or similar principles.
• Strong people-management skills, including the ability to motivate and train a team.
• Experience managing a departmental budget.
• Results orientation and bias toward action.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Professional presentation skills.
• Safety-conscious mindset.
• Ability to document and maintain SOPs and train the team to do the same.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with JDE.
• Direct experience implementing Lean, World Class Manufacturing, or similar principles.
• Industrial safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a production resource to support efficient manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Ensure peak productivity, quality, and performance throughout the production process.
• Supervise daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Lead production teams in transforming raw materials into finished goods.
• Set clear expectations, provide training and performance feedback, maintain open communication, support employee development, and encourage employee suggestions.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and other resources to meet operational demands.
• Build team support and employee buy-in for new ideas and operational changes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Develop and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Monitor production performance and drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and output.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to support production objectives.
• Develop production schedules, track and follow up on day-to-day operations, and adjust schedules as needed to meet production goals.
• Ensure adherence to applicable occupational health, environmental, and safety policies and procedures.
• Manage a departmental budget.
• Document and maintain SOPs and train the team to do the same.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Supportive and team-oriented culture.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Company-paid life and disability benefits.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k).
• Opportunity to work with respected brands and products trusted throughout the construction industry.

What This Job Offers

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