Production Manager

The Production Manager leads day-to-day manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role oversees production teams, optimizes processes and equipment utilization, maintains accurate inventory, and drives performance through clear goals, metrics, and feedback. The Production Manager also contributes to capital planning, develops a deep understanding of products and processes, and ensures robust process-level documentation is in place and actively used.

• Lead continuous improvement activities by setting clear production goals, defining performance metrics, and communicating results and feedback to all relevant groups.
• Recruit, select, and train production team members to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the production function.
• Ensure raw material and finished goods inventories are accurate, properly recorded, and maintained in alignment with production requirements.
• Set performance expectations for employees, monitor individual and team performance, and take appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
• Prioritize daily and weekly production activities based on production schedules, equipment efficiency, and availability of materials.
• Provide informed recommendations for capital expenditures to support production capacity, efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of production processes and products to support troubleshooting, optimization, and training.
• Ensure process-level documentation is created, maintained, and accurately followed by production staff.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the production team.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and other functions to resolve production issues and implement process improvements.

• 35 years of management experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in production management and manufacturing operations.
• Strong supervisory skills with demonstrated ability to manage, develop, and motivate people effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for reporting, analysis, and communication.
• Ability to commute to the Weatherford area on a regular basis.
• Ability to successfully complete a 7-year background check.
• Ability to successfully complete a clinic drug test.
• Experience in production supervision and managing engineered products.
• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

• Paper or printing manufacturing experience.
• Engineering background or education.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Experience leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with engineering concepts related to production processes and equipment.

Join a manufacturing organization that values continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and strong leadership at the production floor level. You will have the opportunity to shape processes, influence capital investment decisions, and build a high-performing team. The culture emphasizes safety, collaboration, and professional growth, offering room to expand your expertise in lean manufacturing, engineered products, and process optimization while contributing directly to operational excellence.

This role operates in a production and manufacturing environment located in the Weatherford area. The work involves close interaction with production lines, equipment, and materials, requiring regular presence on the shop floor and in an office setting for planning and analysis. Standard business tools such as Microsoft Office are used for documentation, reporting, and communication. The position requires reliable commuting to the facility and the ability to work around manufacturing equipment and processes while adhering to all safety procedures and guidelines.

This is a Permanent position based out of Weatherford, OK.

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

Health Medical Dental 401k

This is a Permanent position based out of Weatherford, OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Weatherford,OK.

About Aerotek

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.