What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at DSJ Global?
Production Manager
An industry leading packaging organization is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Production Manager to oversee production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment on both 1st and 3rd shifts. This role is responsible for driving efficiency, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and leading teams to deliver strong operational performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily warehouse and production operations including receiving, order assembly, routing/dispatch, inventory control, and transportation coordination
- Supervise, coach, and develop supervisors and team leaders to ensure strong execution and accountability
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through compliance, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Establish and track performance metrics to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
- Monitor operations and provide regular reporting and insights to leadership
- Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and data entry across all functions
- Optimize warehouse layout, storage, and inventory rotation to improve space utilization and reduce loss
- Identify and implement process and equipment improvements to enhance operational effectiveness
- Manage warehouse budget, including forecasting and cost control
- Support operations by operating equipment and stepping into production roles as needed
- Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 4 years of warehouse leadership experience; 2 years in a production supervisory role
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory systems, and safety regulations
- Basic computer proficiency and strong communication skills
This is a great opportunity for a leader who thrives in operational environments and is passionate about team development, efficiency, and continuous improvement!
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000