Production Manager

About the Role

This role leads daily production operations in a fast-paced, high-volume consumer products manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on warehouse integration, multi-SKU complexity, and operational excellence. The Production Manager drives performance through workforce management, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration while developing team capability and supporting long-term growth.

Leadership Profile

• Leads by example; visible, hands-on presence on the floor
• Builds strong teams through coaching, accountability, and development
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset
• Able to balance people leadership with operational discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations in a high-speed, multi-SKU consumer products environment
• Ensure alignment between production and warehouse operations to support throughput, inventory accuracy, and customer fulfillment
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture across all areas of the facility
• Drive adherence to quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Optimize line efficiencies, labor productivity, and waste reduction
• Set staffing models and deploy labor effectively to meet changing demand and production schedules
• Monitor production rates versus standards and identify improvement opportunities
• Champion new product launches, line trials, and customer visits
• Collaborate cross-functionally with warehouse, planning, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Develop supervisors and front-line leaders through coaching, training, and performance management
• Maintain and promote strong work ethics and uphold all company policies and procedures

Requirements

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Strong background in:
  • Warehouse operations and production-warehouse integration
  • High-volume, multi-SKU production environments
  • Consumer packaged goods or similar industries
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, fast-moving production schedules
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven success leading teams in a metrics-driven, performance-focused environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Benefits

• Culture where safety is the top priority
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Fast-paced, dynamic work setting
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (company-funded & voluntary options)
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage (FREE company-funded coverage & voluntary options)
• Voluntary Life & Disability Program Eligibility
• Optional Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Prescription safety glasses cost-sharing program
• Time off for preventive care doctor appointments
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (FREE to employees and families)
• Paid vacation time (earns more with seniority)
• Company-paid holidays
• Nicotine-cessation aid reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement program
• Onsite annual Health Risk Assessments
• Gym membership discounts (at participating locations)
• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
• AT&T and Verizon wireless discounts

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