Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Production Manager | Direct Hire | Geneva/Finger Lakes, NY | $75-82K | Day Shift

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Production Manager to work at a premier manufacturing client in the Geneva/Finger Lakes area, NY. With us, it’s all about finding a job that’s just right.

Salary/Compensation: $75,000–$82,000/yr. 
Shift: Day shift

Why you should apply to be Production Manager
•    Competitive salary and benefits package
•    Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated team in a respected manufacturing environment
•    Gain valuable experience in operational leadership within a unionized facility
•    Work for an industry leader committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What’s a typical day as Production Manager? You’ll be:
•    Developing and enforcing production schedules, quality standards, and operational processes to achieve company objectives
•    Leading and motivating plant staff, promoting teamwork, and resolving conflicts in a unionized setting
•    Managing inventory, raw materials procurement, and overseeing warehouse operations
•    Monitoring production performance, analyzing reports, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
•    Collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to maximize equipment and resource utilization
•    Upholding safety standards and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations
•    Supporting payroll processing, maintaining accurate production records, and coordinating reporting requirements
•    Recommending capital improvement projects and implementing solutions for operational challenges

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
•    Have proven experience in production or operations leadership, preferably within a manufacturing environment
•    Thrive in unionized settings and possess strong team leadership and conflict resolution skills
•    Are knowledgeable in inventory management, raw material procurement, and warehouse operations
•    Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
•    Are committed to upholding safety standards and regulatory compliance
•    Have strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered

What happens next
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Production Manager today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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