Production Manager

NewVine Employment Group • Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensure production targets are met, and drive continuous improvement across the shop floor. This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, quality control, team leadership and process optimisation to deliver products on time, at the right cost and to the required standard. The successful candidate will be hands-on, organised and able to coordinate multiple teams while maintaining clear communication with Operations and Customer Experience stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bilingual (English / spanish)
• 3–7 years’ experience in a manufacturing, fulfilment or production environment with supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in production planning, scheduling and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies and quality control practices.
• Proficient with production tracking systems, WMS/ERP and Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to health & safety standards and experience conducting toolbox talks, risk assessments or similar activities.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift licence or equipment operation experience is an advantage; training may be provided where required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules, allocate resources, and coordinate with procurement to ensure materials availability and on-time completion of customer orders.
• Lead, coach and develop production staff; manage shift performance; foster a positive, safety-focused culture and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Implement and monitor quality checks, resolve production defects, and work with Quality and Customer Experience teams to maintain product standards and reduce rework.
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste and enhance efficiency using lean principles; lead small projects and standardise best practices across shifts.
• Track key production metrics (OEE, yield, downtime), prepare regular reports for leadership, and take corrective actions to meet KPIs.
• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safe working practices, conducting risk assessments and participating in incident investigations.
• Work with Inventory Control and Maintenance to manage stock levels, minimise shortages, and ensure equipment is maintained and available for production.
• Liaise with Planning, Procurement and Customer Experience to prioritise orders, manage lead times and communicate any delays or changes.
• Maintain up-to-date production records, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials to ensure consistency and compliance.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career progression across operations, procurement and fulfilment.
• Ongoing training and development focused on operational excellence and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree