Production Manager

This role oversees end-to-end production operations, ensuring output, quality, and safety targets are consistently achieved while optimizing resources and costs. The position focuses heavily on team leadership and continuous improvement, leveraging Lean principles and data-driven decision-making to enhance overall manufacturing performance.

Client Details

Our client is a leading manufacturing organization specializing in complex sheet metal fabrication, machining, and assembly across multiple industries. They operate a high-performance environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, leveraging advanced manufacturing capabilities to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.

Description

• Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer demand, inventory levels, and delivery schedules
• Lead, mentor, and develop production teams to foster accountability, collaboration, and high performance
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and achievement of production targets
• Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure products meet or exceed standards and minimize defects
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing, to optimize processes and reduce waste
• Allocate resources effectively across labor, materials, and equipment to meet operational goals while controlling costs
• Promote and enforce safety standards while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations
• Manage inventory control processes to optimize stock levels and improve turnover
• Track and report on key production metrics, including output, efficiency, and quality, driving data-based decisions
• Manage production budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities across operations

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field
• 5-7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in fabrication or metal-based environments
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management capabilities

Job Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match and additional employee support programs
• Generous paid time off and career development opportunities

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