Production Manager

Production Manager

TalentBridge is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to identify a Production Manager to lead operations within a fast-paced, process-driven environment. This individual will be a key member of the site leadership team, reporting directly to the Plant Manager and responsible for driving day-to-day production performance while continuing to build structure, consistency, and accountability across the operation. The role is well-suited for someone who thrives in an environment where expectations are high, priorities move quickly, and there is a strong emphasis on process discipline and continuous improvement.

Scope of the Role:

• Direct leadership of Shift Supervisors and hourly employees across multiple shifts
• Ownership of production performance across safety, quality, throughput, and cost
• Active contributor to overall site strategy and execution

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Establish and reinforce a process-driven culture, ensuring consistency across shifts and teams
• Drive performance through clear expectations, accountability, and standard work
• Develop and mentor frontline leadership to improve execution and ownership
• Partner cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, and engineering to improve overall plant performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives tied to productivity, waste reduction, and operational effectiveness

There is a strong emphasis on building repeatability and structure into the operation, ensuring processes are controlled, measurable, and consistently executed.

Experience:

• 1015+ years of production leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, including oversight of multi-shift teams
• Proven ability to drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Experience in process-driven, high-volume manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of Lean, 5S, TPM, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Track record of building structure, accountability, and consistency across teams and shifts
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop supervisors and engage an hourly workforce
• Engineering degree preferred; equivalent experience considered

TalentBridge employees are eligible for many benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) and holiday pay!