Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Description

The Production Manager provides strategic leadership and overall direction for the Production Department, driving performance in safety, quality, production efficiency, profitability, and employee development. This role leads Group Managers and other production leaders to achieve operational objectives, while analyzing ERP data, production forecasts, and quality metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Production Department and take accountability for results in safety, quality, environmental impact, production efficiency, profit, and workforce training and development.
• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Group Managers and other production leaders to ensure departmental and company objectives are consistently met.
• Establish department goals, performance expectations, and strategic priorities, ensuring adequate resources are available to meet production requirements.
• Provide clear leadership and direction to Group Managers in resolving operational issues, managing priorities, and meeting production schedules and deadlines.
• Oversee the performance management process for production leadership personnel, including employee evaluations, development planning, and succession planning.
• Coordinate Production department activities with other departments to ensure efficiency, safety, training, environmental compliance, quality, profit, productivity, and capability.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance, quality metrics, and production costs, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and present reports and records related to Production department activities to management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and practices that support operational excellence, safety, quality, and overall company objectives.
• Initiate or approve employee hiring, promotion, transfer, disciplinary actions, and terminations in accordance with company policies.
• Participate in leadership meetings, customer visits, audits, training activities, and other business-related functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production and organizational goals.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of production management experience in plastics manufacturing, extrusion manufacturing, or another industrial production setting.
• Experience working with ERP systems and using them to support production planning and performance analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams and facilitate organizational change.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities with a track record of developing production leaders and frontline teams.
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and analyze ERP data, production metrics, forecasts, and quality performance indicators.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality management systems.
• Understanding of budgeting principles and workforce development practices within a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements and support the achievement of organizational goals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in management or a related field, or 10 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience in assembly and general production operations.
• Knowledge and practical application of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support integrated production and business objectives.

Why Work Here?

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing organization that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and offers the opportunity to shape production strategy and drive meaningful operational change. You will work in a culture that emphasizes leadership development, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, providing room for professional growth and long-term career advancement.

Work Environment

This role operates in both factory and office environments. The production area may involve exposure to airborne particles, high heat, and noise, requiring appropriate adherence to safety procedures and use of protective equipment as needed. The position interacts regularly with production lines, supervisory offices, and cross-functional teams, balancing time between hands-on floor presence and office-based planning, analysis, and reporting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Everett, WA.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, dental & vision insurance for employees & family Company paid life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance Voluntary life/AD&D, critical illness and accident insurance 4% employer 401(k) match Annual discretionary bonus Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 paid company holidays Employee referral bonus program Company events Work boot and prescription safety eyewear reimbursement

This is a Permanent position based out of Everett, WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.