Production Manager

Production Manager – Manufacturing & Operations

Our agency is partnering with a well-established manufacturing leader to hire an experienced Production Manager for their Manufacturing & Production group. This individual will oversee daily operations, drive production performance, and ensure seamless order execution from manufacturing through shipment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership in an industrial manufacturing environment—preferably in loading dock equipment, industrial door systems, heavy mechanical assemblies, or construction equipment manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Direct and coordinate daily operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Oversee customer orders from production through delivery, ensuring accuracy, scheduling shipments, managing shipping claims, and meeting fulfillment deadlines.
• Lead the MDI (Management for Daily Improvement) process to control production systems and monitor budget performance.
• Evaluate KPIs, identify performance gaps, and champion continuous improvement using Lean and 6S methodologies.
• Ensure consistent deployment of the manufacturing operating system to enhance productivity and operational performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve tactical challenges and contribute to strategic planning for the production unit.
• Work with engineering and core teams to identify capacity needs, introduce new technologies, and support process improvements.
• Assess training needs, support employee development, and build talent pipelines.
• Maintain accurate costed bills of materials and support cost analysis, product builds, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Sales to support new product development, prototypes, and competitive benchmarking.
• Support timely production, shipment, and costing of customer orders while participating in new product introduction efforts.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards and foster a culture of safe work practices.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing production team.
• Drive performance management, coaching, feedback, and development planning.
• Maintain transparent communication through meetings, one-on-ones, and daily interactions.
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with company mission, values, and expectations.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience (direct or indirect) within a production or operations environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety and quality systems
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, DFM, Value Stream Mapping, and total cost considerations
• Data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred:

• Industry experience in loading dock equipment manufacturing, industrial door manufacturing, or construction equipment manufacturing
• Advanced engineering or operations degree
• 6S Green Belt certification

Why This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to lead a critical production area, influence operational strategy, drive continuous improvement, and work cross-functionally on innovation and new product development within a stable, growing organization.