Production Manager - Direct Hire
Location: Henderson, TN
Salary: $120,000 – $130,000
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday – Friday, OT as needed
Prolink is seeking a Production Manager for a global manufacturing company that supplies leading appliance OEMs. This individual will lead production performance across a metal manufacturing operation.
This is a hands on management position. We are seeking a leader who enjoys being directly involved in daily operations, supporting supervisors, solving production challenges, and building a culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Must haves / Requirements:
- 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
- Experience leading production teams of 100+ employees in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience managing through supervisors and holding teams accountable to safety, quality, productivity, and performance expectations
- Experience developing and leading Continuous Improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher
- Experience presenting operational performance, continuous improvement results, KPIs, and cost-savings initiatives to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
- Experience working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System; Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, or related ISO 9001 training preferred
- CAPM certification or demonstrated project management experience
- Spanish language proficiency preferred
- Experience collaborating with Engineering and Maintenance functions to improve manufacturing performance and reliability
- Experience with metal forming, powder coating, zinc plating, and/or projection welding processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Strong leadership, cross-functional communication, technical, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on role: Maintain a strong shop floor presence and support daily operational needs
- Lead production performance across a multi-shift manufacturing operation
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, workflow management, and productivity metrics
- Manage safety, quality, production output, labor utilization, scrap reduction, and department expenses
- Drive accountability through department supervisors and production teams
- Develop, implement, and sustain training programs for production employees
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts
- Own and sustain 5S, visual management, housekeeping, and workplace organization standards
- Partner with Material Management to align production schedules with customer demand requirements
- Ensure labor, materials, and resources are available
- Maintain inventory levels to support production schedules and customer demand
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Tool & Die teams
- Partner with Human Resources to maintain staffing levels and address employee concerns appropriately
Why Join our team?
- Direct hire opportunity
- Competitive salary
- Relocation assistance available
- 2 weeks PTO
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Benefits begin the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
Individuals requiring sponsorship of any kind now or in the future, please note: this company is not sponsoring at this time.
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Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
