PRODUCTION MANAGER
About The Position
The Production Manager leads daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of quality products. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring substantial time on the manufacturing floor. The manager works closely with supervisors and Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Materials teams to achieve operational objectives and drive continuous improvement. The role includes leading and developing production personnel, overseeing schedules and staffing, addressing operational issues, supporting equipment and process improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety requirements, environmental regulations, and applicable laws. Success requires direct engagement with employees and production processes, a strong sense of accountability, and a commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence. The position is based in a manufacturing plant. It involves frequent and extended periods on the production floor, regular walking throughout the facility, and exposure to manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, varying temperatures, noise, and other industrial conditions. Personal protective equipment is required in designated areas. The manager may need to provide occasional off-shift coverage.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing production operations in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
- Demonstrated success leading teams in a hands-on, shop floor-focused environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with employee development, coaching, performance management, and workforce engagement.
- Understanding of production scheduling, quality systems, inventory control, and manufacturing processes.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems.
- Hands-on leadership approach with the ability to spend the majority of the workday actively engaged on the production floor.
- Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
- Results-oriented approach and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to support operational needs, including occasional off-shift coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily leadership and direction to production personnel to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
- Maintain a strong shop floor presence, engage with employees, monitor operations, and resolve production issues in real time.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and cost control.
- Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Investigate manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Support development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods.
- Monitor production schedules and staffing requirements to meet customer demands.
- Lead, coach, develop, and hold supervisors and team members accountable for performance expectations.
- Conduct performance evaluations, establish goals, and support employee development and succession planning.
- Foster employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and applicable laws.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing principles, including standard work, 5S, visual management, waste elimination, and continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain communication with cross-functional departments to support plant performance.
- Participate in production meetings and provide updates on key operational metrics.
- Support plant initiatives related to quality systems, customer requirements, and operational improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
