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High-Volume, Vertically Integrated Manufacturing | ITAR Environment | Highly Competitive Compensation
Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who knows how to develop people, drive operational performance, and lead large-scale production teams?
We are recruiting for an exciting direct-hire Production Manager opportunity with a well-established, vertically integrated manufacturing organization. This is an opportunity to join a company with extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities, a strong focus on continuous improvement, and a culture that values safety, leadership, and employee development.
This is not a desk job! The ideal candidate is a visible, people-centered leader who enjoys being on the production floor, coaching supervisors, engaging employees, and using operational data to drive results.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Lead manufacturing operations across a workforce of 100 employees.
- Directly manage and develop 5–6 non-union supervisors who oversee union production employees.
- Coach, mentor, and develop salaried leadership team members.
- Establish a strong presence on the production floor, building relationships and learning employees' names.
- Make safety the number-one priority while driving accountability throughout the organization.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
- Utilize production data and performance metrics to make informed business decisions.
- Partner with senior leadership to achieve operational goals and support overall business strategy.
- Oversee a diverse manufacturing environment with multiple processes and operations.
Ideal Background
- Proven experience managing large-scale manufacturing operations with 100 employees.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing 5–6 or more supervisors.
- Strong experience coaching and developing salaried employees.
- Knowledge of CNC machining and die casting.
- Experience in aluminum manufacturing, chemical processing, or other complex manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- Background in vertically integrated manufacturing is a plus.
- Strong understanding of safety, production metrics, and continuous improvement.
- A hands-on, approachable leadership style with the ability to balance people development and operational performance.
Manufacturing Environment
This organization is vertically integrated, with extensive in-house capabilities, including:
- Aluminum casting and die casting
- CNC machining
- Plastic injection molding
- Chemical processing and chromating
- Painting and finishing
- Assembly
Workforce: Approximately 100 employees on first shift, 20 on second shift, and 5–10 on third shift.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- Typically a 7:00 AM start, working until production needs are met.
- Occasional second-shift overlap to support operations.
- Rare third-shift coverage as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
Highly competitive compensation package with an outstanding profit-sharing program!
- Quarterly profit sharing:
- Historically 4–7% in previous years.
- 8–9% last year.
- 10% in the most recent quarter.
- 401(k) Safe Harbor contribution of 3%, with an additional discretionary company contribution.
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Annual discretionary aluminum benefit.
- Competitive overall benefits package.
Additional Requirements
- Must be a U.S. person or have appropriate documentation to work in an ITAR-regulated environment.
- Background check conducted upon offer.
- Must successfully pass a drug screen; random drug testing is also conducted after hire.
Interview Process
- Resume review and presentation.
- Initial interview via Microsoft Teams.
- Onsite interview with the leadership team.
Interested in taking your manufacturing leadership career to the next level?
If you're a hands-on leader who can develop supervisors, inspire employees, drive safety, and successfully manage large-scale manufacturing operations, we'd love to connect with you!
Apply today to learn more about this exciting direct-hire opportunity.
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