Job Description
The Production Manager is responsible for the overall performance of manufacturing operations across two shifts, including assembly, production, safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. This position provides hands-on leadership to production teams while driving a culture of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
The Production Manager will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functional leaders to ensure production requirements are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Assembly Operations
Lead daily manufacturing and assembly operations across two shifts.
Ensure production schedules, customer requirements, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.
Establish clear production priorities and communicate expectations to supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
Monitor production performance, labor utilization, throughput, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Identify and resolve production constraints, bottlenecks, and workflow issues.
Ensure effective staffing, training, and cross-training across both shifts.
Partner with Maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and minimize unplanned downtime.
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Lead the implementation and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the operation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
Utilize Lean tools such as 5S, visual management, standard work, root-cause analysis, Kaizen, value-stream mapping, and waste reduction.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to drive operational decisions.
Develop standardized processes and ensure adherence to established work instructions and standard work.
Engage employees at all levels in identifying and implementing process improvements.
Safety & Environmental
Maintain a strong safety-first culture across both shifts.
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and applicable environmental regulations.
Conduct regular safety reviews, audits, and workplace observations.
Partner with EHS leadership to investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Drive employee accountability for safe work practices, housekeeping, PPE, and hazard identification.
Support initiatives designed to reduce injuries, near misses, and safety risks.
People Leadership
Directly lead and develop production supervisors and manufacturing personnel across two shifts.
Establish performance expectations and hold teams accountable for results.
Coach supervisors and employees to improve performance, engagement, and problem-solving capabilities.
Promote teamwork and effective communication between shifts.
Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication and handoffs.
Support recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Quality
Partner with Quality to ensure products meet customer and internal requirements.
Drive corrective and preventive actions related to production issues.
Identify trends in defects, rework, scrap and implement corrective measures.
Ensure production personnel understand and follow quality requirements and documented processes.
Operational & Financial Performance
Manage labor and operating costs while meeting production requirements.
Monitor productivity, overtime, scrap, rework, and other manufacturing expenses.
Participate in budgeting and capacity planning activities.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability through increased throughput, reduced waste, and improved labor efficiency.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Weymouth, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Salary | $110,000–$125,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 51 - 200 |
| Year Founded | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Weymouth, MA, US |
| Additional Compensation | Bonus |
| Website | http://www.electroswitch.com/careers |
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in an assembly or high-volume/complex manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading multiple shifts and production teams.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proven experience implementing Lean tools and driving measurable operational improvements.
Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety practices.
Experience with production scheduling, labor planning, KPIs, quality systems, and cost management.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance reporting.
Key Performance Measures
Success in this position will be measured by:
Safety performance and reduction of recordable incidents
On-time delivery and schedule attainment
Productivity and labor efficiency
Quality, scrap, and rework
Production throughput
Equipment uptime and downtime
Lean/continuous improvement results
Employee engagement and retention
Manufacturing cost and operating performance
Effective execution across both shifts
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K Match, Employee Referral Program, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
Electro Switch, starting with only six employees, was founded in 1946 in Weymouth, Massachusetts as a switch supplier to the military. Over the succeeding decades, the expertise acquired in designing and building rugged, high quality, mil-spec rotary switches was adapted to new product lines as the company expanded into the heavy duty Industrial and Electric Utility markets.
From critical applications like life support systems and massive data communications centers to every day necessities like street lighting, people depend on the performance of electrical switches. When you select a switch or relay from Electroswitch, you are gaining the benefit of 80 years of experience. The primary supplier of rugged, high-quality products for electrical utilities, nuclear power plants and the U.S. Navy, Electroswitch has the knowledge to meet the intricacies of any application with quality, reliability and performance. With Electroswitch, there is... "Never A Doubt."
Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.
Electroswitch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides Equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees.
Electroswitch will provide reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship on the company, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the interviewing and hiring process and during their employment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Skills
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.
Free resume templatesFree resume builder
Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.
Free resume builder