Production Manager

Overview
Ignite your leadership skills and drive operational excellence as a Production Manager! In this dynamic role, you will oversee the entire manufacturing process, ensuring that production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Your energetic approach and proactive mindset will inspire teams, optimize workflows, and uphold the highest quality standards. Join us to lead innovative production initiatives that make a real impact and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

General Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing and improving core manufacturing and operational processes to drive safety, quality, productivity and process improvements. The position combines hands-on engineering expertise with operational management to support production, quality, and process improvement initiatives. The role collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Quality Coordinator, R&D, Shipping/Receiving and Maintenance while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervisory Scope – lead the production and maintenance team with respect on a day to day basis to include driving safety, production efficiency and culture in the production department.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture. Ensure compliance with OSHA, DNR, DHS, and other applicable regulations.
• Training & Support: Provide training to production staff on new processes, equipment, and best practices. Act as a technical resource for problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Process Design & Improvement: Develop, evaluate, and refine manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and ensure consistent product quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for operational and process enhancements using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Project Management: Lead and support projects involving process development, equipment installation, and operational improvements within time and budget constraints.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and operational metrics. Prepare reports on efficiency, quality, and safety for leadership review.
• Customer Focus: Support customer satisfaction by ensuring processes deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Support lab testing, small batch manufacturing, and customer-driven initiatives as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering; prior operations exposure a plus
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and project management skills
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments and convey expectations clearly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DHS)
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams, SOPs, and technical documentation
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate diverse teams in a fast-paced environment

Physical & Work Environment

• Combination of office, laboratory, and production floor environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, and exposure to chemical and manufacturing settings.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25–50 lbs and wear appropriate PPE.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.