Production Manager

Production Manager

Lakeside Manufacturing is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel equipment used in healthcare, foodservice, and industrial environments. We are committed to craftsmanship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Production Manager to lead our custom assembly and welding teams. This role focuses heavily on maximizing production efficiency and managing capacity while maintaining high quality and on-time delivery.

The primary responsibility of this position is to optimize production efficiency and manage production capacity to ensure the team consistently meets operational goals and customer demand.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and mentor production personnel in custom assembly and welding
• Drive improvements in production efficiency and capacity utilization
• Monitor and manage labor efficiency and cost of labor
• Identify and address capacity constraints and lead-time risks
• Ensure production schedules support on-time shipping goals
• Track and manage operational metrics including rework, unapplied time, training, dollars per production hour, and absorption ratios
• Maintain inventory accuracy and minimize material waste
• Ensure product quality through inspections, tooling maintenance, and investigation of returns or warranty concerns
• Develop team members through training and cross-training opportunities
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity
• Ensure ISO compliance within production processes
• Support ongoing manufacturing education, industry learning, and best practices

Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma required
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Netsuite preferred
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must wear safety shoes and safety glasses on the production floor

Work environment includes:

• Manufacturing facility environment
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and high noise levels

Why join Lakeside Manufacturing?

• Stable and growing manufacturing company
• Opportunities for leadership development and advancement
• Collaborative team environment
• Strong commitment to safety and quality