What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Pelican?
We're Hiring: Production Manager
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Company: Peli BioThermal
About Us:
Peli BioThermal offers the widest range of temperature-controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company’s products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Peli BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfil the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company’s customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management.
At Peli BioThermal, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.
What You'll Do:
Lead the operation. Drive performance. Build high-performing teams. Peli BioThermal is seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to lead multiple manufacturing departments within a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards.
As a key operations leader, you'll develop teams, improve processes, optimize resources, and partner cross-functionally to deliver operational excellence and support business growth.
- Lead multiple production departments to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved
- Develop and execute production strategies that align with business objectives and operational priorities
- Drive daily manufacturing performance by managing schedules, capacity, labor, and resources
- Establish operational metrics and utilize data to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall performance
- Manage budgets, labor utilization, and manufacturing costs to achieve financial objectives
- Partner with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to support production goals and customer commitments
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction
- Promote SQDC principles and utilize data-driven decision-making to improve operational performance
- Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and team members to build organizational capability and strengthen leadership
- Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, cGMP, ISO, QMS, and company standards
- Ensure inventory accuracy and support physical inventory and material control processes within production operations
- Drive accountability, engagement, and operational excellence throughout the organization
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management with a manufacturing company and fast-paced environment.
- Strong people skills as a team leader, coach, and a team player.
- Solid communication skills in listening, clear concise speaking, and sharing company vision and direction resulting in increased employee engagement
- Ability to quickly learn technology and improve use of technology to improve productivity and quality.
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and leadership.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of ISO guidelines.
- Understanding and implementation of 6S and Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma manufacturing techniques.
- Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely, creative manner. Knowledge of problem-solving tools like for example 5 whys, Fishbone, DMACI, PDCA, CAPA, Pareto charts, A3.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA and other EH&S related standards.
What’s In It For You:
Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.
- Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development and leadership training opportunities
- Opportunities to lead global engineering projects with real business impact
- Work alongside talented engineers and cross-functional teams across multiple manufacturing sites
- Travel throughout our East Coast operations to support manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement
- Career growth within a growing global life sciences organization
Compensation & Benefits:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this position is listed below. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees.
Pelican Products, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000