Production Manager

Liqua Flow Pump Company is a growing, U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial centrifugal pumps serving municipalities, infrastructure, and industrial markets. We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead our machining, assembly, and repair teams with a focus on quality, safety, and delivery. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing people, improving systems, and making things work better. What You'll Do Lead day-to-day shop floor operations across machining, assembly, and repair Manage and mentor machinists, shop technicians, and production leads Create and optimize production schedules to meet on-time delivery targets Ensure quality standards, safety procedures, and 5S practices are followed Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales to align on priorities Analyze performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives Support training and upskilling of team members using our internal growth roadmap Maintain accurate reporting of productivity, downtime, and resource planning Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience in a production management or shop leadership role Background in industrial equipment, machining, fabrication, or assembly Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and shop floor KPIs Experience leading teams in a job-shop or engineered-to-order environment preferred Excellent communication, scheduling, and coaching skills Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies a plus At Liqua Flow Pump Company, we’re more than just a centrifugal water pump manufacturer—we’re your partner in your success. We exist to protect and improve America's water infrastructure, and we realize our people are a key part of keeping America's water moving. If you're looking for more than just a job, we invite you to join our team! #J-18808-Ljbffr