Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute production schedules aligned to weekly demand planning established by plant leadership
• Communicate clear daily, weekly, and monthly production targets to supervisors, team leads, and operators
• Drive accountability and structure across the manufacturing floor, setting clear expectations at the team and individual level
• Monitor production performance and adjust labor, resources, or schedules to maintain output and delivery targets
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency across production cells and individual operators
• Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize workflow
• Track and report key production metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations to plant leadership
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other production areas to ensure alignment on production flow, materials, and priorities
• Ensure seamless communication across departments to support on-time delivery and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies
• Experience in fabrication, coatings, electro-mechanical assembly, or complex system integration
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability and willingness to be actively engaged on the manufacturing floor
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with production management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment