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Production Manager Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations in our manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensure efficient production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and meeting delivery deadlines. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, ability and willingness to be hands on and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage production schedules based on weekly demand created by plant leadership.
· Communicate to supervisors, team leads, and operators daily, weekly, monthly production goals
· Emphasize organizational structure on the manufacturing floor and set clear expectations for each team and operator
· Supervise production staff and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
· Monitor production processes and adjust schedules or resources as needed.
· Implement process improvements to boost efficiency of each operator and cell that fall within responsibility
· Coordinate with other production areas to ensure proper flow of information, materials, and finished product
· Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
· Train and motivate team members to achieve performance goals.
· Report on production metrics and suggest improvements to plant management.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
· 5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
· Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies.
· Experience in fabrication, coatings, electro-mechanical assembly, complex assembly or integration
· Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
· Proficiency in production management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
· Ability to spend majority of time on the manufacturing floor
Preferred Skills
· Certification in project management or process improvement (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma).
· Experience with ERP systems and data analytics tools.
· Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory compliance.