Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role leads a production team of roughly 40 employees with 8 direct reports, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Production Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional partners—including Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering—to ensure operational excellence and compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for first shift safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics within the Production areas of the plant, and the daily report of results.
• Operate within approved budget boundaries and achieve operating performance targets, using VBS tools to drive continuous process improvements in quality, on-time delivery, cost savings, and inventory reduction.
• Accountable for meeting needs of a growing business by managing production levels and using DRA to drive delivery and productivity.
• Develop associates in a manner which meets the future needs of the business, identify key contributors and areas of organizational and individual development.
• Conduct and deliver annual performance appraisals for hourly associates. Generate and support execution of development plans to drive associate growth.
• Engage with associates to maintain positive associate relations, partnering with HR and utilizing tools such as associate engagement survey.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment that is in compliance with all OSHA (US), EPA (US), and any related country-specific environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Work with Operations Manager to help uncover issues within the cell and support resolution and rollout of solutions.
• Must be willing/able to work 1st and 2nd shift as needed for cross-training, consistency, etc. efforts.
• Responsible for routine disciplinary action including administration of verbal and written warnings.

First six months deliverables

• Complete Matco Business Immersion.
• Execute Jamestown Immersion.
• Execute PSP Process and demonstrate results.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills—Excel, PowerPoint.
• At least 5+ years supervising 40+ people in a high-pace manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.

Skills

• Tenacity/Do What It Takes.
• Effective Time Management and Personal Organization.
• Sense of Urgency/Impact.
• VBS – Lean Manufacturing Background.
• Tactical and Strategic.
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Results-driven.
• Leadership and teamwork—create followership/building teams.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $96,800 to $149,900 per annum. Your actual base salary will be determined based on numerous factors including relevant experience, skills, location (labor market data), credentials (education, certifications), and internal equity. For this specific role, you may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position).
• Immediate company benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.).
• 401k with company match.
• 401k defined contribution after 1 year of service.
• High level of employee engagement.
• Walking path and gym equipment onsite.
• Food trucks on site during the summer.
• Dress for your day—everyday casual/jeans.
• Employee discounts.
• 15 days vacation + 4 floating holidays + 8 paid holidays.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan payment assistance.
• Hybrid work environment (2 days remote).
• Annual Day of Caring for employees to volunteer.
• Discounts on tools.
• Annual team building events.
• Paid sick leave (amount may vary based on state or local laws).