Production Manager

Finishing Operations Manager Phoenix, Arizona | On-Site | Industrial Manufacturing An established industrial manufacturer is seeking a Finishing Operations Manager to lead its paint and anodizing departments, with a primary focus on improving paint-line uptime, quality, and process consistency. This role combines engineering problem-solving, data analysis, and people leadership. You will strengthen scheduling, document operating practices, coordinate maintenance needs, and turn production history into repeatable improvements. Here you'll turn production data into better performance while leading a team to deliver consistent, high-quality aluminum products. Responsibilities Lead, train, and develop approximately 14 hourly paint-line employees, establishing clear expectations and accountability. Coordinate production schedules, staffing, and color sequencing to ensure the correct finish is applied to each order. Monitor and manage operating settings, including line speed, oven temperature, and paint application parameters. Review concentration reports every two hours, coordinate required adjustments, and document actions taken. Capture production settings, defects, downtime, and corrective actions to build a reliable historical record. Use Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to identify trends, investigate recurring issues, and improve uptime and quality. Establish repeatable process recipes and incorporate lessons learned into procedures and employee training. Track preventive maintenance schedules and maintenance needs, communicating priorities to maintenance and other supporting teams. Maintain organized task records and follow through on open issues, assigned actions, and improvement projects. Experience Required Background in mechanical or industrial engineering, with experience applying engineering principles in manufacturing. Experience leading and training production teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate data into practical operational improvements. Proficiency in Excel; Power BI or similar reporting and visualization experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to document processes, organize tasks, track corrective actions, and maintain accurate records. Experience coordinating across production, maintenance, and quality teams. Strong ownership, accountability, and consistent follow-through. Paint, coatings, aluminum finishing, or anodizing experience preferred, along with the ability to learn technical processes and operating requirements. This is an on-site leadership role in Phoenix, Arizona, with daily involvement on the production floor. The manager coordinates maintenance requirements and completion; maintenance technicians perform the hands-on repairs.