Production Manager Surface Treatment

Job Description:

Now hiring Production Manager Surface Treatment | Direct Hire

Location North Little Rock, AR

Salary: $70,000.00 per year DOE

1st Shift | Monday-Friday

At Staffmark, you're not just filling a Production Manager Surface Treatment position - you're becoming a valued part of a team that wants you to succeed.

Ready for a Production Manager Surface Treatment job where you're seen, supported, and appreciated? We're hiring people who make a real impact behind the scenes - because nothing runs without a strong team.

You take initiative. You drive results.

Here's what we're looking for.

• Four-year degree in manufacturing operations or a related field strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing production teams and production planning
• Required hands-on experience in steel surface treatment, including sandblasting, metallization, painting, or related processes
• Automotive and/or heavy industrial manufacturing experience required
• Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices
• Proven experience hiring key production roles and mentoring teams
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience using ERP systems, production operations, or inventory management software
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a cross-functional, cross-cultural environment

What You'll Do

• Lead, develop, and manage surface treatment teams across bodywork, painting, and related operations
• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture, escalating violations when necessary
• Ensure strict compliance with quality standards while reducing internal defects
• Meet production volume goals and delivery deadlines with flexibility and precision
• Improve productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize labor and equipment utilization
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and workflow efficiency
• Optimize logistics processes and minimize in-process inventory
• Train, schedule, and manage employee performance and leave
• Monitor and reduce unnecessary energy consumption
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency

Why This Opportunity?

This organization offers a stable, growth-focused manufacturing environment supported by state-of-the-art technology and modern equipment. Team members enjoy performance-based bonuses, long-term career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and professional advancement. Full benefit details will be shared upon hire.

Forklift Job. Solid Support. No Guesswork.

Staffmark was great, and the people at the client location were so helpful." - Operations Specialist, Staffmark

Join a Team That Works for You

At Staffmark, we're more than just a staffing company-we're your career partner. As part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, an HR powerhouse behind big names like Indeed and Glassdoor, we've got the muscle and the know-how to get you where you want to go.

With more than half a century of experience and a track record of putting hundreds of thousands of people to work every year, we've got your back. Whether you're looking to level up, switch gears, or just get to work fast, we make it happen.

Join us and experience the advantage of working with a trusted name in recruiting-because your success is our success.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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