Production Manager

Production Manager – (Staple Polypropelyne Manufacturing)

Pendergrass, GA

We are a family-owned plastic extrusion manufacturer, proudly operating since 1999. We produce PP Staple Fibers for the Non-Woven Industry and are a stable, well-established company entering a strong growth phase.

This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity with major advancement potential for a motivated Production Supervisor who wants to grow with our organization.

What do we offer?

• We’re a family-owned company with long-term stability
• We’ve been business since 1999
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD
• Promote-from-within culture
• Real opportunity to advance as the company grows

We’re looking for a hands-on, results-driven Production Manager to lead and elevate our manufacturing operations. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll own day-to-day production, develop strong teams, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and efficiency.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building systems that scale, and take pride in developing people while hitting ambitious production goals—this is your opportunity to make a real mark.

• Lead daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and output targets are consistently achieved
• Partner with the Plant Manager to plan schedules, optimize equipment usage, and coordinate maintenance downtime
• Direct and develop production supervisors and staff, ensuring proper training and accountability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve processes
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify trends and implement data-driven solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality to enhance standards, resolve issues, and address customer concerns
• Oversee staffing decisions including hiring, coaching, performance management, and development
• Manage production planning, inventory of supplies, and critical spare parts
• Work with vendors on equipment upgrades, installations, and process improvements
• Step in as backup leadership (Plant Manager / Quality Manager) when needed

• Proven ability to lead teams in a manufacturing environment and deliver results
• Strong operational mindset with experience in production planning, scheduling, and execution
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable improvements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable making timely decisions in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

• Experience with extrusion or similar manufacturing processes
• Background working within ISO environments (ISO 9001, 14001, IATF 16949)
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and safety programs
• Experience implementing new systems, processes, or production programs from the ground up

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing

• Opportunity to take full ownership of production operations
• Direct impact on plant performance and company growth
• Collaborative leadership team and hands-on environment
• Ability to build, improve, and shape systems—not just maintain them