What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Star International Holdings?
Description
The Production Manager will oversee daily operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on producing high-quality commercial foodservice equipment. This role ensures that all production activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations and regulatory standards. The Production Manager leads team leader and production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures operational excellence from fabrication to final assembly.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead and develop production supervisors, team leads, and hourly teams across multiple work centers including fabrication, welding, assembly, and testing.
- Manage daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of custom and standard foodservice equipment.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and maintain production flow.
- Monitor and improve KPIs including throughput, first-pass yield, scrap rates, labor efficiency, and equipment uptime.
- Ensure adherence to OSHA standards, food equipment safety compliance (NSF, UL, etc.), and internal quality protocols.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve plant layout and material flow.
- Maintain production scheduling in alignment with customer orders, build plans, and inventory levels.
- Support capital project execution related to automation, process upgrades, or capacity expansion.
- Champion a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and professional development.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent leadership experience in a manufacturing setting considered.
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role; experience in foodservice equipment or metal fabrication is highly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and testing.
- Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and meeting operational targets.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, and data-driven decision-making.
- Strong understanding of Lean tools, safety compliance, and product quality standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Working conditions
- Primarily on the production floor, with regular exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
- Must be available for occasional extended hours or weekends to support production demands and deadlines.
Direct reports
- 5 direct reports - supporting 15 different production lines