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Production Superintendent / Production Manager

Veracity Software Inc
  • Berlin, NJ
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Production Superintendent / Production Manager
Location: Berlin, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite
The Production Superintendent / Production Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations, finished product quality, raw material management, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
This leadership role oversees production supervisors, engineers, process technicians, and a large hourly workforce while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations aligned with company performance goals.
The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing leadership experience, operational problem-solving skills, Lean manufacturing expertise, and the ability to drive accountability and operational excellence within a high-volume industrial production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations Leadership
  • Lead manufacturing operations for a single-line 24/7 production environment
  • Oversee:
    • Product manufacturing
    • Finished product quality
    • Raw material management
    • Production workforce performance
  • Ensure production goals, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved
  • Support facility operations and plant leadership initiatives
Team Leadership & Workforce Development
  • Lead and develop:
    • Production Supervisors
    • Engineers
    • Process Engineering Technicians
    • Hourly manufacturing workforce
  • Manage staffing, performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and corrective actions
  • Develop workforce training and skill development plans
  • Foster accountability, engagement, and operational discipline across production teams
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
  • Drive Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
  • Analyze KPIs and operational performance metrics
  • Improve:
    • Productivity
    • Material usage
    • Machine uptime
    • Cost control
    • Process efficiency
  • Lead structured problem-solving and corrective action initiatives
Production Planning & Compliance
  • Plan and schedule manufacturing activities for maximum productivity
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • Safety standards
    • OSHA requirements
    • Environmental regulations
    • Company operational policies
  • Maintain product quality standards and operational consistency
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with:
    • Plant Leadership
    • Process Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Technical Teams
  • Balance production execution with process optimization initiatives
  • Support plant-wide operational improvement strategies
Must-Have Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in:
    • Engineering
    • Management
    • Related field
  • Minimum 5 years of operational leadership experience within manufacturing environment
  • Experience leading manufacturing operations within 24/7 production environments
  • Strong leadership and supervisory experience
  • Experience managing large hourly production teams
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Manufacturing KPIs
    • Continuous improvement
    • Lean manufacturing
    • 5S methodologies
    • Operational troubleshooting
  • Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
  • Proficiency with:
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Word
    • Outlook
    • PowerPoint
  • Strong communication, accountability, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within building materials or industrial manufacturing environments
  • Experience leading production ramp-up or operational transformation initiatives
  • Strong process optimization and workforce development background
  • Experience partnering closely with engineering and technical teams
Core Skills
  • Manufacturing Operations Leadership
  • Production Management
  • 24/7 Manufacturing Operations
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • 5S Implementation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • KPI Management
  • Workforce Development
  • SAP / ERP Systems
  • Process Optimization
  • Safety & OSHA Compliance
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
Operational Excellence

Numbers & Facts

LocationBerlin, NJ

Skills

  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Environmental Regulationsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Production Managementunmatched
  • Production Planningunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Production Volumeunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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