Production Manager - Centralia

Rogers Machinery Company•Centralia, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost are consistently achieved. The role provides direct leadership to production supervisors and hourly teams across production, fabrication, and assembly, driving efficiency, standardization, and alignment with company and customer expectations. Reporting to the Director of Production, the Production Manager supports operational excellence through hands-on leadership, team development, and continuous improvement. The position manages day-to-day production activities, coordinates production and fabrication order releases and schedules with Procurement and Engineering, and supports capacity planning, resource allocation, and scheduling. It maintains standard operating procedures and production reporting tools, promotes safety and quality compliance, and leads Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement efforts. The Production Manager also develops supervisors and team leads and coordinates with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, HR, and Leadership. The role is based on-site at the Centralia facility. It involves frequent walking and standing on the production floor, occasional lifting up to 25 lbs., use of required PPE, and periodic travel of less than 5% to another facility. The annual pay range is $85,000–$105,000.

Requirements

2–5 years of progressive manufacturing experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or production management role.
Demonstrated success managing operations in a discrete manufacturing or industrial equipment environment.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Experience with ERP systems, production scheduling, and performance tracking.
Ability to walk and stand frequently on the production floor and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to wear required PPE and comply with safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
Experience in industrial equipment, compressor, or pump manufacturing.
Lean or Six Sigma certification.
Background in fabrication, machining, or assembly operations.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance targets.
Coordinate with Procurement and Engineering to ensure production and fabrication orders are released on time and scheduled appropriately.
Supervise fabrication, assembly, and related operations to ensure consistent, efficient output and adherence to schedules.
Maintain and execute standard operating procedures and production reporting tools.
Support capacity planning, resource allocation, and scheduling to meet customer and business requirements.
Promote a zero-incident safety culture in accordance with OSHA and company policies.
Ensure teams follow quality standards, inspection protocols, and documentation requirements.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address defects and drive corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations across production areas.
Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor throughput, on-time delivery, scrap, and downtime metrics; identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors and team leads.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional growth; partner with HR and the Director of Production on staffing, training, and performance management.
Work with Supply Chain to ensure materials and components are available for production schedules.
Coordinate with Engineering on process improvements, equipment utilization, and manufacturability feedback.
Communicate with Quality, Maintenance, and Leadership teams to maintain operational alignment.
Support maintenance initiatives and capital projects related to equipment upgrades and production layout improvements.
Participate in long-term operational planning and strategic manufacturing initiatives.
Assist with special projects supporting business growth and operational excellence.
Recognize team achievements and encourage ongoing skills development and learning.

Benefits

Full medical coverage, including behavioral health
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Profit sharing
401(k) and Roth plans
Career training and growth support
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid time off
Referral program
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Mental health therapy and coaching
Legal aid/ID Shield
Financial advisors and planning
Pet insurance
Ancillary benefits, including critical illness, accident, voluntary life, and short- and long-term disability plans