Production Manager
Key Responsibilities
Lead department operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
Foster and maintain a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and company standards.
Provide leadership and direction to production teams and supervisors, including coaching, performance management, and development.
Plan and allocate labor, equipment, and materials to meet production demand and operational priorities.
Monitor and improve equipment and process performance, including uptime, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Lead resolution of operational issues through data-driven problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.
Support new product introduction, equipment installation, and start-up activities to ensure successful transition into manufacturing.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.
Manage departmental budgets, spending, and resource utilization to meet financial and operational targets.
Communicate operational performance, priorities, and risks to plant leadership and key stakeholders.
Ensure workforce readiness, staffing alignment, and capability development to meet current and future business needs.
Experiences/Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering or technical discipline preferred.
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or operations experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership in manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety and performance.
Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams while delivering results.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills using data and operational metrics.
Absolutely necessary: Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills.
Experiences/Education - Desired
Likely to be helpful: Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
Desirable: Experience supporting new product introduction, equipment start-up, or process transfers into manufacturing.
Desirable: Exposure to multiple equipment platforms or manufacturing processes.
Desirable: Leadership experience in a similar role.
Leadership Competencies
Coaching and talent development.
Accountability and performance management.
Cross-functional collaboration.
Conflict resolution and decision-making.
Pay
The range for this position is $120,797.00 - $166,096.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.