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Black Bear Talent —Fairfield, VA
- $120,000 - $138,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Production Manager

Black Bear Talent -
Fairfield, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $138,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Manufacturing plant facilities maintenance experience
ERP systems
Maintenance schedule management
MRP
Manufacturing facility experience
Data management
Industrial engineering
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing facilities maintenance teams
Managing manufacturing teams
Business operations
Workforce management
Cross-functional team management
Manufacturing company experience
Staffing management
Cross-functional communication
Analytics
Strategic workforce planning

Full Job Description

Black Bear Talent is seeking a Senior Production Manager for a multi-site manufacturing operation. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across production, warehousing, fulfillment, and maintenance functions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output while continuously improving throughput, cost performance, and delivery reliability. The Senior Production Manager will provide direct leadership to the Production Managers, Shipping and Receiving Managers, and Maintenance Managers across each facility, ensuring teams are aligned, accountable, and focused on achieving measurable operational results.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Performance

Lead daily production, integration, warehousing, and fulfillment activities across two facilities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and output targets
Hold site leaders accountable for performance metrics, operational discipline, and execution against production schedules
Drive alignment between facilities and departments (Quality, Planning, R&D, Procurement, HR, and others) to eliminate delays and improve operational flow
Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Process & Productivity Improvement

Improve manufacturing efficiency by optimizing production lines, workflows, and material flow
Apply Kaizen and Six Sigma principles to improve process efficiency, quality, and repeatability in manufacturing and operational environments
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve labor and equipment utilization
Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks, process inefficiencies, and workflow gaps
Standardize processes and implement documented best practices across both facilities
Lead workforce planning to ensure staffing levels and skills align with production demands and growth objectives
Develop strong site leadership by coaching managers to independently lead their functional areas
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across both sites

Operational Systems & Metrics

Ensure effective use of the company’s ERP system to maintain accurate production, inventory, and fulfillment data
Monitor labor performance, overtime, and productivity to ensure efficient use of resources
Track, analyze, and act on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive measurable operational improvement

Facility & Equipment Reliability

Ensure equipment uptime and facility readiness through proactive maintenance planning and execution
Maintain operational compliance with company standards and defense industry requirements

Quality & Compliance

In collaboration with the Quality Manager, ensure operations support the company’s Quality Management System and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards
Reinforce process discipline, corrective action execution, and continuous improvement initiatives across both sites
Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

Proven track record of driving operational performance in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong industrial or manufacturing engineering experience, including improving or scaling manufacturing lines
Experience using ERP or MRP systems to manage production visibility, inventory accuracy, and operational decision-making
Demonstrated success leading multiple teams or departments with measurable performance outcomes
Proven ability to lead leaders, manage workforce planning, and build high-performing teams
Experience overseeing equipment reliability, facilities, and maintenance operations
Working knowledge of structured quality systems in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, or a related field
5+ years of operational leadership experience
Experience working within an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System
Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt certification or equivalent experience desired.

At Black Bear Talent we’re not just about filling a space. We partner with you to find the right fill for your needs. Our number one goal is to find you the career candidate and building the relationship with the employer as your trusted source for staffing and direct hires

Pay: $120000.00 - $138000.00 / year

Benefits:

Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

Day shift

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site

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