Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Description

The Production Manager leads day-to-day production operations within a Phoenix-based manufacturing facility, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment. This role drives performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and workforce development, while helping to build and scale a growing greenfield manufacturing operation. The Production Manager establishes robust processes, improves operational performance, and develops a high-performing production team in an industrial manufacturing setting, with a focus on HVAC, industrial equipment, fabricated products, or engineered manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily production operations within the manufacturing facility to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output.

• Develop, manage, and maintain the master production schedule to meet delivery commitments and customer requirements.

• Create and manage operational budgets, monitoring costs and driving cost-effective production practices.

• Drive performance across key operational areas, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and workforce development.

• Foster and promote a continuous improvement mindset on the production floor, with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost optimization.

• Implement and support lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance throughput.

• Utilize ERP/MRP systems and production planning and scheduling tools to plan, coordinate, and track production activities.

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and operational reporting to monitor performance and support data-driven decision-making.

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams, providing clear direction, feedback, and support to build a high-performing workforce.

• Support the startup and scaling of a greenfield or expanding manufacturing operation by establishing scalable processes and best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, improve processes, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products.

Essential Skills

• Multiple years of manufacturing operations experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.

• At least 35 years of experience leading production teams in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Prior experience supporting a startup, expansion, or greenfield manufacturing operation.

• Prior experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, fabricated products, or engineered manufacturing environments.

• Hands-on experience in production supervision and production management.

• Strong background in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for production planning and control.

• Proficiency with production planning and scheduling systems.

• Ability to develop and manage master production schedules and operational budgets.

• Ability to develop KPI dashboards and prepare operational performance reports.

• Strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills to effectively guide production teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree is a plus.

• Experience implementing or supporting lean manufacturing initiatives.

• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost optimization.

• Comfort working in a growing, greenfield manufacturing environment with evolving processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, growing organization that is actively investing in building out its manufacturing presence in Arizona, including plans for additional facilities. The team offers strong job stability and a family-oriented culture where collaboration and mutual support are highly valued. Individuals who travel to Canada for training receive fast-track opportunities into lead and supervisor positions, creating clear paths for career advancement. The organization provides tangible support such as a yearly safety boot allowance and work uniforms, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being and workplace safety.

Work Environment

This role is based in a Phoenix-area manufacturing facility that operates Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with potential for work on Fridays either remotely or onsite. The environment centers on industrial manufacturing with a focus on HVAC, industrial equipment, fabricated products, or engineered products. Production operations rely on ERP/MRP systems and production planning and scheduling tools, with ongoing use of KPI dashboards and operational reporting. The facility provides work uniforms and supports safe operations with a yearly safety boot allowance, reflecting a practical, hands-on production setting with structured hours and a focus on safety and quality. Must be open to training in Canada.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, Dental, Vision - High Deductible but company provides a Visa to help with expenses Short term & Long term disability is provided (paid by company) 401K Eligible for Benefits from Day one PTO & Sick Time

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.