Production Manager

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and consistent production of high-quality precious and non-precious metal-plated components and products. This role manages production personnel, scheduling, workflow, process execution, quality, and manufacturing performance while working closely with Engineering, Quality, Chemical Laboratory, and senior management.
In an engineering-driven manufacturing environment, the Production Manager must understand the relationship between plating processes, part design, surface preparation, process parameters, and final product performance. The successful candidate will balance day-to-day production demands with technical problem-solving, process improvement, and the development of a skilled, accountable production team.
This is a hands-on leadership position well suited to an individual who thrives in a smaller manufacturing organization where collaboration, flexibility, sound technical judgment, and personal accountability are essential.

Key Responsibilities
1. Production Planning and Execution
2. Process Control
3. Quality and Continuous Improvement
4. Team Leadership and Development
5. Equipment, Materials, and Facility Management
6. Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications
Required

• Four year college degree. Experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment, preferably in metal finishing, electroplating, surface treatment, or another process-driven industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading production employees and coordinating daily manufacturing activities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a changing production environment.
• Working understanding of manufacturing processes, process control, quality systems, and root-cause problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on management style with the ability to work directly with operators, technicians, engineers, and senior management.
• Commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred

• Experience with electroplating, including silver and gold plating.
• Knowledge of plating chemistry, surface preparation, coating thickness control, adhesion, porosity, and corrosion or tarnish performance.
• Familiarity with plating bath maintenance, analytical testing, process troubleshooting, and chemical control.
• Experience with quality management systems, corrective and preventive action, statistical process control, or formal problem-solving methodologies.
• Technical education in manufacturing, engineering technology, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.

Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and practical manufacturing experience will be considered.

Work Environment:
The work environment is a fast paced, manufacturing job-shop. A variety of chemical baths are used on manufacturing floor on a daily basis and proper care and focus must be taken to ensure safety. Communication and teamwork are highly valued within the company as well as the push for continual improvement.

Salary:
Wages are based upon previous experience and education. Full Benefits package available.