Production Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams across multiple departments and/or shifts.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, workforce management, and continuous improvement principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and pivot tables.
• Strong Microsoft Word and business reporting skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and drive performance improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to employees and leadership teams.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and customer-focused problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not provide work-authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Science, or a related field.
• Experience managing production engineers, schedulers, and manufacturing supervisors.
• Background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Experience with quality management systems and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Experience supporting engineering change management and new product introductions.
• Budget management and capital project planning experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing facility layout optimization and material flow strategies.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing teams, fostering accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic direction and daily leadership to Production Engineers, Production Schedulers, Production Supervisors, and Manufacturing Associates across multiple shifts.
• Oversee production scheduling, workforce planning, staffing levels, labor allocation, and overtime management to meet customer demand and operational goals.
• Establish, monitor, and drive KPIs related to productivity, quality, cost, labor efficiency, training compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency, throughput, equipment utilization, and operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production methods, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and drive timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage implementation of product, process, and engineering changes within manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation, procedures, and operational records.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and identify cost-reduction and operational-savings opportunities.
• Partner with Operations leadership on capital investment planning, capacity expansion, and equipment utilization strategies.
• Analyze and improve material flow, work-in-process management, manufacturing layouts, and facility utilization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve production challenges, support customer requirements, and maintain operational excellence.
• Provide technical and operational support to suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders on manufacturing and process-related issues.
• Communicate production priorities, business objectives, performance results, and organizational initiatives to manufacturing teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential.
• Four weeks of PTO plus paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for career growth within a global technology leader.