Production Manager

Description
Description
Production Manager to provide hands-on leadership across multiple assembly shops. This is a critical operational role responsible for driving throughput, coordinating production schedules, leading the project management team and working with shop supervisors to efficiently assemble and ship systems. The right candidate brings deep familiarity with industrial or heavy equipment manufacturing environments and knows how to translate business priorities into shop-floor execution.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production
Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple assembly shops, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met
Drive continuous improvement in workflow, floor layout, and assembly processes to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
Monitor production KPIs and report regularly to leadership on output, capacity utilization, and operational risks
Scheduling & Capacity Planning
Develop and manage master production schedules aligned with sales forecasts and customer order requirements
Anticipate capacity constraints and proactively evaluate staffing, sequencing, and resource allocation to meet demand
Coordinate closely with procurement, engineering, and sales to align material availability with production timelines
People Leadership
Directly lead project management team providing coaching, performance feedback, and development support
Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for production staff
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and craftsmanship on the shop floor
Skills
scheduling, capacity planning, material management, timeline, Lean manufacturing, project scheduling
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Required
Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with 5+ years of progressive manufacturing or production experience, with at least 3 years in a management role overseeing multiple teams or departments
Experience in industrial or heavy equipment manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly environments
Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules and capacity across complex, multi-area operations
Strong leadership presence with a track record of developing supervisors and frontline team leads
Proficiency with production planning tools, ERP/MRP systems, or equivalent scheduling platforms
Solid understanding of workplace safety standards (OSHA) and quality control practices
Experience with quality management systems (QMS), inspection processes, or formal quality programs (e.g., ISO 9001) in a manufacturing environment


Preferred
Lean manufacturing certification or demonstrated application of Lean/5S principles
Experience managing multi-shop or multi-cell production environments
Familiarity with engineered-to-order or custom fabrication workflows
Bachelors degree
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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