About the Role: The Production Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of manufacturing operations on the 2nd shift. This role oversees production departments, drives continuous improvement initiatives, promotes a culture of safety and teamwork, and ensures the efficient use of resources to achieve quality, productivity, and operational goals.
What You’ll Get:
Salary: $58,500-76,000 annually- based on experience
Weekly Pay – Get Paid Every Thursday!
Full Benefits Starting the 1st of the Month After Hire!
Medical, Dental, Vision
$2,000–$4,000 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Company-Paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
FSA, Voluntary Insurance Options
401(k) + Company Match (after 6 months)
11 Paid Holidays + PTO
What You’ll Do:
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Provide daily leadership and direction to manufacturing departments.
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Evaluate operations and implement best practices to optimize productivity, quality, and resource utilization.
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, and process optimization efforts.
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Foster collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication across manufacturing and other functional departments.
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Ensure production goals for safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and accuracy are consistently met.
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Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
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Participate in equipment optimization and capital improvement initiatives to enhance quality, increase production capacity, and reduce waste.
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Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
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Promote open, honest, and professional communication throughout the organization.
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Coach, mentor, and develop employees to maximize performance and growth opportunities.
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Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying and removing operational barriers.
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Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and training of production personnel.
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Develop and maintain training plans to ensure workforce competency and development.
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Complete performance evaluations and provide regular feedback for direct reports and production employees.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Directly supervise manufacturing personnel and department leadership.
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Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
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Responsibilities include:
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Hiring, training, and developing employees.
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Planning, assigning, and directing work activities.
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Monitoring employee performance and productivity.
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Addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues.
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Implementing corrective actions and coaching when necessary.
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Supporting employee engagement and professional development initiatives.
We're Looking For:
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High School Diploma or GED.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, or process engineering.
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Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and production-related software applications.
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Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred-
Bachelor's degree
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Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
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Experience in process engineering and production optimization.
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Project management experience.
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Leadership and Team Development
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Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
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Operational Excellence
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Safety Management
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Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
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Employee Coaching and Performance Management
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Effective Communication
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Collaboration and Relationship Building
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Organizational and Time Management Skills
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awareness
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Ethical Decision-Making and Professional Integrity
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Frequent standing and walking throughout the manufacturing facility.
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Occasional sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and crawling.
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Continuous use of hands and fingers for handling equipment, tools, and office technology.
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Frequent verbal communication and hearing abilities required.
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Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
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Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
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Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and industrial chemicals.
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Moderate noise levels are typical; personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
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Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ready to Join a Team That Invests in You?
Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing career with a company that values its employees and offers weekly pay and benefits that start right away!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
