Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description Job Title: Production Manager Location-Type: Pennsauken, NJ Start Date: December 2026 Duration: Permanent Compensation Range: 90-100K Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship . Working Hours/ Shift: 1130am-930pm EST Job Description: The client is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a growing production team, and drive scheduling, quality, and process improvements across the production floor. Job Summary •Oversee daily production operations including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and quality across sewing, kitting, cutting, labeling, and order fulfillment processes •Manage, train, coach, and evaluate production employees while providing consistent feedback and maintaining clear performance expectations •Plan and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules, balancing first-in, first-out priorities with shifting customer order demands •Maintain accurate production data within the manufacturing ERP system, including production orders, Bills of Materials (BOMs), item routings, and inventory records •Coordinate with supply chain, shipping, receiving, and warehouse teams to ensure materials are available and finished products move through production efficiently •Conduct daily team meetings and lead weekly production meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and operational updates •Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflows, processes, productivity, and overall department efficiency Minimum Requirements: •Previous production or manufacturing management experience, including direct supervision of production floor employees •Experience working with manufacturing ERP systems for production orders, BOMs, and production tracking •Demonstrated ability to manage production scheduling, prioritization, and planning in a fast-paced environment •Willingness and ability to work a second-shift schedule and alternate Friday coverage •Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments Preferred Qualifications: •Experience in a textile, sewing, kitting, cleanroom, or similar manufacturing environment •Bilingual English and Spanish, strongly preferred given the composition of the production team •Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Acumatica ERP platforms •Background in inventory management, including implementing tracking processes and best practices •Experience managing or launching a second production shift, or helping a manufacturing operation scale