Production Manager

About the Role

The Production Manager leads assembly operations by developing people, improving processes, and delivering safe, high-quality, on-time production. This role is responsible for building an engaged, accountable team while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. Success requires balancing operational excellence with a leadership style that earns trust, develops employees, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. The Production Manager works cross-functionally to support business objectives and strengthen production performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly operations to deliver safe, high-quality, on-time production
• Develop, coach, and hold production employees and supervisors accountable while maintaining positive working relationships
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
• Implement and support Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and other operational excellence initiatives
• Establish, monitor, and act on production KPIs, including safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, and schedule attainment
• Improve safety performance through employee engagement and consistent leadership practices
• Meet or exceed production, quality, and delivery goals through effective planning, communication, and execution
• Reduce waste and improve productivity through continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate effectively across Sales, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
• Create a culture where employees feel respected, challenged, and accountable

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably precision manufacturing or complex assembly
• Demonstrated success leading production teams while improving safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, or similar operational excellence initiatives
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold employees accountable while maintaining positive working relationships and fostering employee engagement
• Experience establishing and monitoring production KPIs, including safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, and schedule attainment
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, build trust, and create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Strong judgment, sound decision-making, and the ability to make timely decisions in support of business objectives

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical & dental coverage for you and your family
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability protection

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Profit sharing: when Tolomatic does well, you share in it
• Tuition reimbursement toward degrees and certifications

Work & Life

• Paid time off that grows with your tenure
• Flexible scheduling

Beyond the Job

• Paid volunteer time and company-sponsored opportunities to support causes you care about
• Annual Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Day for employees' children
• Sustainability initiatives: planting trees for every actuator sold, recycling tens of thousands of pounds of aluminum, steel, and cardboard each year
• Company gatherings and activities to foster team connection

Pay

$93,000 - $120,000/annual

About the Company

Tolomatic designs and manufactures premium electro-mechanical actuation solutions trusted in both industrial and defense applications. Our actuators advance electric vehicle manufacturing, optimize food production, enhance patient outcomes, and more. We're a tight-knit team that takes pride in building world-class automation equipment and lasting relationships with our customers. For over 70 years, Tolomatic has been a family-owned company and an innovative leader in pneumatic and motion control products with a global reach.