Production Manager / Plant Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Production Manager / Plant Manager – Manufacturing Environment to join their team. This role is ideal for a Production Manager, Operations Manager, or Plant‑level Leader who thrives in hands‑on environments and enjoys building strong relationships on the shop floor. This is a high‑visibility leadership opportunity for someone who values employee engagement, operational discipline, and sustainable improvement.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Leadership role with meaningful operational influence and visibility.
• Opportunity to shape culture, engagement, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Stable manufacturing environment with a focus on operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct daily manufacturing and production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency goals.
• Build trust and credibility with employees at all levels through visible, approachable leadership.
• Establish and manage staffing plans aligned with production demand and operational priorities.
• Drive LEAN manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Monitor and communicate key operational performance metrics related to output, quality, labor utilization, and on‑time delivery.
• Partner cross‑functionally with quality, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to support production readiness.
• Champion a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Coach and develop frontline leaders and supervisors to support team engagement and performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Support capital improvement projects and operational change initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to internal standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a change leader in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Background in Production Management, Operations Management, or similar plant leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience with LEAN Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience within hydraulics or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills is highly preferred.
• Exposure to project management, process optimization, or operational transformation initiatives.

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $110,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Production Manager / Plant Manager looking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

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