Area Manager (Production Area)

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities within the assigned production area
• Ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets
• Manage and develop team leaders, supervisors, and production staff
• Ensure adherence to production plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as required
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in areas such as efficiency, quality, and waste reduction
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and internal manufacturing standards
• Support new product introductions, process changes, and industrialization activities
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Management, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role
• Proven experience managing teams in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production processes, lean manufacturing principles, and KPIs
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and people development skills
• Structured problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Union experience preferred
• Solid knowledge of safety, quality, and operational compliance requirements