Production Manager

Job ID: 33377Location: Phoenix, AZType: Full TimePosted: 2025-06-03Company: Blue Signal SearchProduction Manager Our client is a high-performance manufacturing organization revolutionizing the way automotive systems are rebuilt and deployed across North America. As part of their national growth strategy, they’ve recently realigned leadership and experienced a surge in productivity and morale. They’re seeking a dedicated Production Leader to further drive operational excellence and foster a culture of accountability on the shop floor. This on-site role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will oversee a critical stage in the production lifecycle—assembly operations—where attention to process flow, employee engagement, and output quality directly impact company success. This is not a desk job; our client is seeking a motivated, sleeves-rolled-up leader who is comfortable engaging directly with processes and people on the production floor. This Role Offers: Be a change agent in a business that values input and agility. Immediate impact opportunity in a newly restructured team. Work directly with executive leadership on strategy and execution. Monthly incentives that reward output and quality contributions. Room for advancement as part of a growing nationwide operation. Focus: Lead, coach, and develop teams across multiple assembly and machining units totaling 25+ direct reports. Champion process adherence while identifying and implementing improvements in workflows and procedures. Monitor day-to-day operations, ensuring output goals and quality standards are consistently met. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize scheduling, materials flow, and resource utilization. Actively promote a culture of safety, communication, and continuous improvement. Help drive development and enforcement of SOPs for new and existing workflows. Translate production goals into actionable plans while holding team members accountable to high performance standards. Skill Set: 5+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably in automotive or similar mechanical assemblies. Supervisory or leadership experience with hourly production teams. Demonstrated success improving output and team dynamics in a hands-on, fast-paced setting. Demonstrated success in supervising frontline teams within a high-paced production or assembly setting. Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen environments highly valued. Exceptional leadership presence—someone who can inspire frontline workers and create a culture of excellence. Spanish language skills are a strong plus. Comfortable using ERP systems and productivity tools to monitor performance. Eager to learn the business from the ground up and grow into broader leadership roles. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS