Production Manager

Compensation: Salary range: $85,000 – $100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Job Summary The Area Group Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and optimizing daily production operations within a designated area of Trim. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. The Area Group Manager will provide direct leadership to a large team, supervising 50+ employees across multiple shifts, while driving accountability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position requires strong problem‑solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Duties & Responsibilities Supervise, coordinate, and oversee daily operations within the assigned production area to ensure efficiency and consistency. Directly manage and support 50+ employees across multiple shifts, ensuring proper coverage and alignment with production goals. Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and company policies to maintain a safe working environment. Monitor and enforce quality standards, ensuring all products meet specifications and customer expectations. Lead, coach, and develop team members through regular feedback, performance management, and training to build a high‑performing and engaged workforce. Plan and allocate labor resources effectively to meet production goals and adjust staffing as needed based on demand. Monitor equipment and process performance, partnering closely with maintenance and engineering teams to address breakdowns and implement preventive maintenance strategies. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process or production issues in a timely manner; elevate concerns when necessary and implement corrective and preventive actions. Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including uptime, throughput, efficiency, yield, and scrap rates; use data to drive improvements. Promote and enforce accountability on the shop floor, ensuring consistent application of company policies and procedures. Support onboarding and training of new hires, as well as cross‑training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility. Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts, including Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma initiatives, to drive operational excellence. Maintain clear and effective communication across shifts and departments to ensure alignment, minimize downtime, and support production flow. Collaborate with other departments such as Quality, Maintenance, and HR to support overall plant objectives. Work Environment and Physical Demands This position operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, dust, and varying temperatures. Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, as well as occasionally lift, push, or pull materials in accordance with safety guidelines. May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel‑toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves. Flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed to support production demands. Summary of Company Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with a Company Match Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans Employee Assistance Program 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday Paid Time Off (PTO) Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre‑employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test. #J-18808-Ljbffr