Production Manager

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead all facets of the manufacturing functional areas, creating a vision for operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess fundamentally sound management practices, extensive operations and manufacturing experience with strong strategic and analytical capabilities, and solid business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and lead the manufacturing functional area in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations to meet current and future needs.
• Define, establish, implement, and communicate the strategic direction of the organization’s operations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations.
• Collaborate with all departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives and daily operations.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans—such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities—are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision.
• Establish, communicate, and implement operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
• Present performance reports and metrics to the appropriate leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
• Identify training needs and ensure proper training is developed and provided.
• Collaborate with the quality team during ISO certification and recertification processes to maintain compliance with requirements.
• Foster team and cross-functional relationships; collaborate with the leadership team to establish policies that promote company culture and vision.
• Support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Support and guide a minimum of four direct reports (shift supervisors) and approximately 45 indirect reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of management practices, principles, procedures, and best practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and team-building skills.
• Strong proven supervisory and leadership skills; able to oversee multiple cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated proven experience in developing/transforming a team and effective organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to set overall strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Inventory and operations platform experience required.
• Ability to traverse the manufacturing plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or another industry-related field required.
• Proven experience in production or manufacturing management, with at least three years in management preferred.

Why Join Us

Zotefoams is growing fast, investing globally and winning in new markets. This is a chance to be part of a business where things are moving, decisions are made quickly, and your work has real impact. You won’t be a small cog here—you’ll have the space to take ownership, contribute ideas, and see them through. We back our people to develop, step up, and build long-term careers, supported by a team that works together and delivers.

Values

• Courage – We challenge, act, and push for better.
• Impact – We focus on what matters and deliver results.
• Respect – We value different perspectives and work as one team.