Production Manager

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Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Our client is a global leading manufacturing company focused in the building materials space.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401K

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and fire protection requirements.
• Lead safety audits, risk assessments, workplace inspections, and corrective actions.
• Drive incident investigations and preventive actions to eliminate repeat issues.
• Ensure strong PPE compliance, training, and safe work practices.
• Oversee environmental compliance related to waste, emissions, wastewater, and noise.

• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Optimize labor planning, overtime usage, and vacation coverage.
• Drive continuous improvement in OEE and equipment uptime.
• Lead shift handoffs and ensure strong communication across teams.
• Respond quickly to downtime and production disruptions to minimize impact.
• Ensure accurate production reporting and data integrity.

• Drive reduction of the cost of non-quality and rework.
• Ensure adherence to standard work instructions and continuously improve them.
• Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts.
• Oversee calibration and proper use of measuring tools.
• Reinforce OK/NOK standards and quality awareness on the shop floor.

• Lead Lean initiatives including 5S, standardization, audits, and Kaizen events.
• Drive shop‑floor performance improvement and KPI ownership.
• Identify and support capital improvement projects (automation, safety, cost savings, ergonomics).
• Improve inventory management, resource utilization, and waste reduction.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.

• Lead, coach, and develop shift leaders and hourly production teams.
• Build strong onboarding and training programs to grow internal talent.
• Maintain skill matrices and support qualification training (forklifts, cranes, equipment).
• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular coaching and feedback.
• Support hiring, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with labor agreements and workforce policies.

• Partner with Maintenance to ensure strong preventive maintenance execution.
• Support TPM initiatives and equipment reliability improvements.
• Reduce changeover time and unplanned downtime.
• Support rapid troubleshooting and recovery from equipment failures.

• Ensure accurate production logs, environmental documentation, and performance reporting.
• Maintain data integrity across WMS, ERP, and labor tracking systems.
• Ensure documentation of audits, inspections, and corrective actions is complete and timely.

• Step in during staffing gaps or emergencies to maintain operational continuity.
• Provide leadership coverage across shifts as needed.
• Maintain operational stability during breakdowns and critical incidents.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience considered.

• 5–10 years in manufacturing operations.
• 3–5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-temperature or industrial process manufacturing preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

• Manufacturing operations and production systems
• ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP)
• Safety, environmental compliance, and labor relations
• Preventive maintenance principles
• OEE and performance metrics
• Strong MS Excel and general Office skills

• Inspires and motivates teams through visible leadership
• Strong accountability and results orientation
• Hands‑on problem solver with bias for action
• Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable leading change and continuous improvement
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and respect
• Confident decision‑maker who thrives in fast‑paced environments

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