Production Manager

Production Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

At Children's Factory, we create products that inspire learning and play. None of it happens without exceptional manufacturing leadership.

As our Production Manager, you will lead the heartbeat of our operation, the production floor. You will drive safety, quality, efficiency, and financial performance while developing a high-performing team that takes pride in their work. This is more than managing output. It is about building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

If you are energized by leading teams, improving processes, and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

In this role, you will step into a position of influence and ownership. You will:

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while ensuring schedules are achieved without compromising standards.
• Drive performance through metrics by monitoring output, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency and taking decisive action to improve results.
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing safety policies, conducting daily checks, and leading corrective actions when needed.
• Develop and empower your team by setting clear expectations, coaching supervisors and production staff, and holding teams accountable to high standards.
• Translate financial goals into action by aligning labor planning, resource allocation, and production strategies to meet cost and margin targets.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to minimize downtime, resolve nonconformances, and strengthen overall performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles, 5S, standard work, and waste reduction strategies.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with leadership and cross-functional teams regarding production status, challenges, and priorities.
• Foster a positive, collaborative environment where accountability, teamwork, and urgency drive results.

On a daily basis, you will be visible on the production floor solving problems, removing barriers, motivating teams, and ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a confident, hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a dynamic production environment. You balance people leadership with operational discipline and understand how to connect shop-floor performance to financial results.

You likely bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Technology, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing or production, including at least 2 years leading multiple production lines.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of business, finance, and operational management principles.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with experience using ERP or manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards within a manufacturing setting.
• A demonstrated track record of implementing process improvements that increase efficiency and productivity.

You are dependable, present, and engaged. You show up prepared, lead by example, and maintain a strong sense of urgency around achieving operational and financial goals.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be Part of a Dynamic, Supportive Team : We value collaboration and celebrate success together.
• Grow Your Career : We support professional development and offer opportunities to expand your skills.
• Make an Impact : Your work will contribute to making a difference in the lives of children, educators, and parents around the world by supporting the financial health of a company that creates innovative and educational products that inspire learning and creativity.
• Enjoy Competitive Benefits, Including:
  • 12 Paid Holidays : Including Christmas Eve and the Day After Thanksgiving so you can enjoy more time with family.
  • Generous PTO Accrual : Because work-life balance matters.
  • Paid Parental Leave : Support for growing families.
  • Volunteer Time Off : Give back to the community while getting paid.
  • Generous 401(k) Company Match : Helping you plan for your future.
  • Educational Assistance : Invest in your career growth with tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following your date of hire.

WHO WE ARE

At Children's Factory, we create inspired spaces for imagination and learning. For over 40 years, we've been a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products for child development centers, preschools, and elementary education.


Simply put- We provide GROWN UPS with the products and resources KIDS need to inspire imagination, build confidence, and develop lifelong learning skills. We do more than just make great products. We make a positive impact on the lives of the children and educators who use them.

Each and every member of our team plays a pivotal role in helping children all over the world thrive and discover their full potential. We are looking for problem solvers, difference makers, and challenge takers. People who share our passion for education, and who want to make a difference in the world.

Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Children's Factory is an Excelligence Company. Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.