Production Manager

Job Full Description

Production Manager

Location: Brownsville, OR
Salary: $90,000-$95,000 per year
Schedule: 5:45 AM-4:00 PM, with additional overtime, after-hours work, and weekends as needed
Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily production operations at a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing staff, maintaining product quality, ensuring workplace safety, and meeting production goals while staying within budget. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills who can motivate teams and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily production operations.
• Develop and prioritize production schedules while communicating goals across departments.
• Analyze equipment efficiency, material availability, and staffing needs to maintain smooth operations.
• Monitor product quality and ensure production meets established standards and customer requirements.
• Supervise, train, and support department supervisors, shift leads, and production employees.
• Collect, verify, analyze, and report daily, weekly, and monthly production data.
• Coordinate employee scheduling and track attendance and vacation requests.
• Monitor and report environmental data, including water and air quality.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production and inventory reports for management and other departments.
• Oversee employee performance evaluations, corrective actions, and training programs.
• Assist with recruiting and evaluating potential employees.
• Monitor plant inventory levels for parts, equipment, and supplies to support efficient operations.
• Ensure quality control procedures and applicable industry standards are followed.
• Oversee plant safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Promote continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and a culture of safety.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Management, Industrial Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and manage employees.
• Hands-on approach to managing daily production operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day production needs.
• Proficiency in production planning, scheduling, reporting, and inventory management.
• Ability to perform basic to complex mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations, quality control procedures, and continuous improvement practices preferred.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, safety signage, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures in English.
• Ability to respond promptly to safety instructions, alarms, and potential hazards.
• Ability to communicate equipment issues, safety concerns, and production problems clearly.
• Ability to work safely around heavy, automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work in areas with high temperatures and humidity.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, after-hours shifts, and weekends as production needs require.

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Albany, OR
1947
2250 Southeast 14th Avenue
Suite A
Albany, OR 97322