Production Manager

Production Manager

Our client is a well-established provider of specialty chemical additives and material solutions serving manufacturers across a variety of industries. With decades of experience, the organization is known for helping customers improve product performance, enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and manage costs through technical expertise and innovative solutions. The company offers the stability and resources of an established organization while maintaining an agile, collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, solve complex challenges, and grow professionally. Its team is united by a strong commitment to innovation, customer service, teamwork, and long-term success.

As the Production Manager, you will lead day-to-day manufacturing operations while ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. You will oversee and develop production employees, coordinate staffing and workflow, monitor operational performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Operations leadership, you will help optimize productivity, maintain compliance, minimize downtime, and ensure products are manufactured accurately and delivered on schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift production operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals.
• Plan staffing, workflow, and production priorities to support daily manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor production performance, yields, and key metrics; identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure production activities follow approved batch records, SOPs, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, inventory transactions, and operational records.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Operations teams to resolve issues and improve overall efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, equipment utilization, and process consistency.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and PPE standards.
• Conduct safety inspections, address workplace hazards, and support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees, including full-time and temporary team members.
• Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development.
• Develop and maintain cross-training plans to strengthen workforce flexibility and operational coverage.
• Ensure required employee training is completed, documented, and maintained in accordance with quality requirements.
• Use production boards and visual management tools to communicate priorities, performance, and operational updates.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to support equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
• Monitor production supplies and materials to ensure adequate availability for scheduled work.
• Manage departmental resources and expenses in alignment with operational and budgetary goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S methodologies.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety standards, including OSHA requirements.
• Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and make informed operational decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP, manufacturing execution, or similar production systems preferred.
• Experience in chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement training preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.

Benefits offered by Parker Staffing offered by our client:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off