Production Manager

About the role

This is a salaried management position reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a production resource to support efficient manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Ensure peak productivity, quality, and performance throughout the production process.
• Supervise daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Lead production teams in transforming raw materials into finished goods.
• Develop employee motivation and enthusiasm by setting clear expectations, providing training, giving performance feedback, and engaging in ongoing open communication and employee development; encourage employees to make suggestions.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and other resources to meet operational demands.
• Build team support and gain employee buy-in for new ideas and operational changes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Develop and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Monitor production performance and drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and output.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to support production objectives.
• Develop production schedules, track day-to-day operations, and make timely adjustments to meet production goals.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable occupational health, environmental, and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience over a team of 15+, including training discipline and performance management.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and WMS; familiarity with JDE is a plus.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing plant operations using spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) or database reports (e.g., Power BI).
• Knowledge of Lean, World Class Manufacturing or similar principles; direct experience implementing those principles is strongly preferred.
• Strong ability as a people manager, with the skill to motivate and train a team.
• Experience managing a departmental budget.
• A results orientation and a bias toward action.
• An analytical approach to problem solving.
• Professional aptitude in presentation skills.
• A safety-conscious mindset; an industrial safety certification is a plus.
• The ability to document and maintain SOPs, and to train the team to do the same.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Supportive and team-oriented culture.
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability, company-paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401(k).
• Opportunity to work with respected brands and products trusted throughout the construction industry.