Production Manager

Overview The Production Manager is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations while driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides leadership to hourly employees and supervisors, ensures efficient production flow, supports employee development, and helps create a positive, engaged work environment. Responsibilities Lead and supervise production employees and supervisors in a manufacturing environment Manage staffing, scheduling, overtime, attendance, and daily work assignments Coach, train, and develop employees to improve performance, engagement, and productivity Conduct performance evaluations and address employee relations matters as needed Promote a strong safety culture through training, audits, inspections, and compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements Monitor production performance and resolve operational, quality, and maintenance issues Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and management teams to improve processes and efficiency Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, and productivity Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and labor agreements where applicable Participate in investigations and implement corrective actions to address production or quality concerns Qualifications Required 3+ years of manufacturing experience 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Preferred Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field Experience in metal manufacturing, foundry, casting, or similar industrial operation Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills Experience driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr