Production Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop supervisors, production team members and any applicable maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, OSHA regulations, and quality requirements.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules and staffing levels to meet customer demand.
• Analyze production data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Human Resources to support operational objectives.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Ensure proper training and cross-training of production employees.
• Conduct performance reviews, corrective actions, and employee development planning.
• Manage labor utilization and overtime while controlling department costs.
• Maintain accurate production records and reporting.
• Support a positive workplace culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
• Manage vendor invoicing and ensure accurate allocation to various general ledgers for production expenses.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to message to a diverse group of people
• Ability to identify and solve problems individually
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment, managing multiple priorities and changing the approach based on current business needs.
• Ability to review, synthesize and make decisions based on various data sets.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory or management experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in JD Edwards ERP system
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of engineering platforms such as CAD or Solid Works
• Previous experience with general accounting and AP systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk throughout the production facility for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, temperature variations, and moving equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).