Production Manager

Department:      Operations / Manufacturing

Reports To:       Plant Manager

Location:          Port Orchard, WA

Experience:       5-7 years

Job Type:         Salary (Exempt)

Education:        Bachelor’s degree in project management or relevant field experience

Travel:              None

About Tournesol

Tournesol Siteworks is the leading manufacturer of commercial pots, planters and the things that go with them. We provide designers with the tools to create amazing green spaces on projects like apartment buildings, hotels, hospitals, and airports. Contractors rely on us to deliver the highest quality products with superior customer service. Our vertically integrated manufacturing facilities are in Washington, Northern and Southern California and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. If you are a team player with a positive attitude that cares deeply about your customers, you’ll fit right in at Tournesol!

About the Team

Behind every custom planter, green roof drainage layer, and architectural site amenity we build is a rigorous, detail-oriented manufacturing operation. Our Production Manager brings precision, efficiency, and a passion for sustainable manufacturing to the heart of Tournesol Siteworks.

About the Role

The Production Manager oversees the production operation, including schedule execution, productivity, efficiency, capacity, and safety.

The role translates the production plan into effective daily execution, ensuring people, materials, equipment, and processes are aligned to meet customer commitments.

As a key leader in plant growth, the Production Manager drives increased capacity, eliminates constraints, improves productivity, and develops a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

1. Production, Schedule & Delivery

• Master the Schedule: Manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to ensure on-time delivery across the project pipeline.
• Proactive Risk Mitigation: Maintain real-time visibility through regular floor walks, identify delivery risks early, and execute immediate recovery plans.
• Resource Optimization: Establish clear priorities for production leadership, adjusting resources dynamically throughout the day.

2. Flow, Capacity & Productivity

• Drive Efficiency: Own production flow, productivity, and labor utilization across all manufacturing lines.
• Eliminate Constraints: Actively identify and remove bottlenecks, excessive work-in-progress (WIP), and downtime.
• Scale Capacity: Balance labor, equipment, and materials to maximize throughput and support ongoing business growth.

3. Leadership & Accountability

• Coach & Develop: Lead and mentor Supervisors and team leads to build a high-performing culture of problem-solving and teamwork.
• Set Clear Standards: Establish explicit expectations for performance and accountability, addressing issues constructively and directly.
  
  
  

4. Safety

• Enforce Compliance: Maintain ultimate ownership of shop-floor safety, ensuring strict adherence to PPE and established standards.
• Proactive Intervention: Address unsafe behaviors immediately and possess full authority to stop production when significant safety risks arise.

What You Will Need

·         Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Production Manager

·         Experience: Proven leadership in manufacturing operations and production management.

·         Scheduling: Expertise in managing schedules, hitting delivery targets, and executing recovery plans.

·         Operations: Deep knowledge of workflow, capacity planning, productivity metrics, and resource utilization.

·         Team Leadership: Strong track record of coaching supervisors and building high-performing teams.

·         Continuous Improvement: Proactive mindset focused on problem-solving, removing bottlenecks, and data-driven decision-making.

·         Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for conflict resolution, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.

·         Excellence & Safety: Uncompromising commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and operational accountability.

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What We Offer

·         Competitive salary

·         Paid time off

·         Paid holidays

·         Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

·         401k with employer match

·         Profit sharing

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on tenure, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Physical Demands

Candidate must have the ability to stand or walk for extended periods, life and carry objects (up to 50lbs), and perform repetitive tasks. Other physical demands may include reaching, bending, stooping, and working in various environmental conditions like temperature variations, dust or noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tournesol Siteworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Tournesol Siteworks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.