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Production Manager Agriculture Chemicals - Manufacturing Location: Waynesboro, MI
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and lead multiple production shifts in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while consistently meeting production, quality, and performance goals.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives on developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. You will play a key role in coaching supervisors, optimizing production performance, identifying process improvements, and ensuring a strong culture of safety and accountability throughout the facility.
What You'll Do Operations Leadership
Lead and support production teams across multiple shifts
Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity
Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
Safety & Compliance
Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations
Team Development
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for Shift Supervisors and production personnel
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Process Optimization
Analyze production and quality data to improve operational performance
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues in partnership with maintenance and engineering teams
Support process optimization initiatives that improve safety, quality, and productivity
Qualifications Required Experience
5 years of leadership experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
Experience leading production teams and managing shift operations
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety practices, and operational excellence
Preferred Qualifications Experience with process manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, or industrial production environments Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field
What Success Looks Like
Safe and compliant operations across all shifts
Consistent achievement of production and quality goals
Improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime
Strong employee engagement and team performance
Effective communication and collaboration across departments
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We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and lead multiple production shifts in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while consistently meeting production, quality, and performance goals.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives on developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. You will play a key role in coaching supervisors, optimizing production performance, identifying process improvements, and ensuring a strong culture of safety and accountability throughout the facility.
What You'll Do Operations Leadership
Lead and support production teams across multiple shifts
Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity
Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
Safety & Compliance
Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations
Team Development
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for Shift Supervisors and production personnel
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Process Optimization
Analyze production and quality data to improve operational performance
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues in partnership with maintenance and engineering teams
Support process optimization initiatives that improve safety, quality, and productivity
Qualifications Required Experience
5 years of leadership experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
Experience leading production teams and managing shift operations
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety practices, and operational excellence
Preferred Qualifications Experience with process manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, or industrial production environments Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field
What Success Looks Like
Safe and compliant operations across all shifts
Consistent achievement of production and quality goals
Improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime
Strong employee engagement and team performance
Effective communication and collaboration across departments
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