Job Description

Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for leading & optimizing all aspects of production operations to ensure performance, quality, safety, and cost objectives are achieved. This role oversees daily manufacturing activities, manages production teams, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability.

Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring schedules, output targets, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Manage production staff, equipment, and facilities to maintain an efficient and safe operation.
• Partner with Quality Control to monitor product standards, analyze results, and implement improvements.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly production metrics to identify and act on opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor raw material quality and coordinate timely corrective actions when issues arise.
• Ensure strong communication and coordination between shifts, addressing performance gaps or operational challenges.
• Manage staffing levels, delegate responsibilities, and set clear performance expectations.
• Oversee inventory control, including cycle counts and storage operations.
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution across all departments.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate plant processes, workflows, and SOPs to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead or support process improvement and cost-reduction projects.
• Identify production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and analyze production and cost reports to guide operational decisions.
• Leverage data and metrics to pinpoint performance gaps and implement measurable improvements.

Safety Leadership

• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety policies and standards.
• Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Ensure supervisors and leads are trained and enforcing proper safety procedures.
• Conduct regular safety audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) requirements.

Financial Performance

• Support company goals for production efficiency, cost control, scrap reduction, and profitability.
• Manage expenses and resources responsibly to maximize operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of continuous improvement experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Project management and organizational proficiency.
• Computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, and related systems).
• Strong color acuity and attention to detail.
• Logical, data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

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