Production Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal audits of assigned operations to ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and IT to ensure automated equipment and control systems are production-ready, stable, and effectively supported in daily operations.
• Determine and manage appropriate staffing levels to achieve productivity, efficiency, and cost objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency, and quality.
• Establish and implement short- and long-term organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Advise plant and senior leadership on operational enhancements, system improvements, and procedural changes.
• Analyze operational and administrative systems and develop integrated performance reports to monitor effectiveness.
• Research and implement best practices to achieve production goals and operating objectives.
• Develop and draft proposals for new or revised strategic policies, programs, and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, internal teams, and external partners to support operational objectives.
• Manage all production-related functions, from scheduling through shipment.
• Establish departmental performance goals and ensure accountability.
• Ensure full compliance with Safety, Quality, Company, and Regulatory directives.
• Direct activities across safety, production, scheduling, materials handling, purchasing, maintenance, and engineering.
• Review and manage performance evaluations for direct reports and oversee performance review processes plant-wide.
• Conduct operational meetings focused on efficiency, quality, cost control, and production optimization.
• Support the development of manufacturing processes and equipment for new product launches.
• Approve requisitions and invoices related to operating materials and production needs.
• Ensure production teams are trained, certified, and capable of safely operating automated and robotic systems; lead change management and workforce engagement in a unionized environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of Operations Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a Just-in-Time (JIT) production environment.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and computer skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Automation or High Performance Work Teams Experience