What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Pfannenberg Inc?
Production Manager
What You’ll Do
• Lead day-to-day production operations to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members
• Monitor production schedules, capacity, and workflow to meet customer demand.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and throughput.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve production issues.
• Ensure adherence to standard work, work instructions, and operational procedures.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, scrap, labor efficiency, and output.
• Support training, cross-training, and workforce development initiatives.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.
• Participate in NPI readiness, ensuring production teams are prepared for new product launches.
What You Need
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of production or operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting (SAP experience is a plus).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in electro-mechanical or industrial product manufacturing.
• Background in high-mix, low-volume production environments.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000