Production Manager

Production Manager | Manufacturing

Aurora, CO | Full-Time

If you're the kind of manufacturing leader who sees a bottleneck and immediately starts figuring out how to fix it, this could be a great next move.

We're looking for a Production Manager to lead a team of 30+ and take ownership of day-to-day production operations for an established equipment manufacturer in Aurora. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to balance people, production, quality, safety, and deadlines without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Why Work With Us

• Established, growing manufacturing operation
• Leadership role with direct impact on production performance
• Lead and develop a team of 30+ employees
• Opportunity to improve processes, eliminate bottlenecks, and drive efficiency
• Collaborative environment where production, shipping, purchasing, and leadership work closely together
• Less than 10% travel

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead daily production operations and keep manufacturing schedules on track
• Partner with the Plant Manager to establish daily and weekly production goals
• Manage staffing and adjust personnel assignments based on production demands
• Train, coach, and develop employees while building cross-training across the department
• Ensure finished products meet established quality standards
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions
• Make sure tooling, packaging, inventory, and other materials are available to support the production schedule
• Drive a strong safety culture through daily communication, accountability, and corrective action
• Coordinate with shipping to ensure products are packaged, loaded, and delivered properly
• Establish and track KPIs around productivity, quality, and overall department performance
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability
• Conduct new-hire and annual performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Remove roadblocks that keep the team from performing at its best
• 50+ hour weeks primarily Monday through Friday but could require some Saturdays to maintain production schedule ass needed.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of production management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to identify bottlenecks and turn problems into practical solutions
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Ability to identify and implement cost-saving strategies
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable leading, coaching, and holding teams accountable
• Solid Microsoft Office and general computer skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, dependable, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• High school diploma or GED required
• Degree in Production Operations or a related field preferred, but relevant manufacturing leadership experience can take its place

To Apply

If you're a manufacturing leader who likes being close to the operation, developing people, solving problems, and making production run better, I'd love to talk.

Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

Talk soon,
Mindi

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