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Production Manager

$85k - $100k

Matthews Professional Employment

Job Description

Job Description

Production Manager

This role requires strong leadership skills along with hands-on experience with mechanical punch presses. The ideal candidate will be comfortable on the shop floor, troubleshooting equipment, developing employees, and improving safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements of the Production Manager

  • Minimum 5 years of experience setting up and operating mechanical punch presses.
  • Strong knowledge of Wintress or Link Press Controls.
  • Experience setting up, programming, and troubleshooting die protection systems.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Previous production supervision or management experience.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities of the Production Manager

  • Lead and develop a 21-person team across production, quality, shipping, and receiving.
  • Schedule and monitor production to meet quality and delivery goals.
  • Hire, train, and develop production employees.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical punch presses, dies, and manufacturing processes.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance and minimize equipment downtime.
  • Lead corrective actions and root-cause problem solving.
  • Monitor WIP inventory and production performance.
  • Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor.
  • Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and cost-reduction initiatives.

1st shift, DIRECT HIRE

Pay is $85,000 - $100,000 annually plus bonus

*If you have an open application with Matthews Professional Employment, Inc., please express your interest in this position to your consultant*

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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