Production Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Production Manager to oversee the production process, lead the production team, and ensure efficient, timely delivery of high-quality work. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of production processes, and a focus on meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals. Operations leadership sets company-wide standards for staffing, parts, and quality, and you will work within them.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring goals are met on time and within budget, with modification jobs delivered without service failure
• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and budgets to meet company objectives
• Supervise and lead the production team, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and efficient, and keep staffing matched to the work available
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality control regulations, and company policies, including toolbox talks, incident reporting, and equipment checks
• Enforce inspection and rework standards so jobs pass the first time, and investigate and document the fix for any service failure
• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to keep operations running smoothly
• Maintain and improve production equipment and machinery to reduce downtime
• Manage parts and materials inventory to keep sufficient stock for scheduled jobs, and flag shortages early
• Identify and resolve production issues, including bottlenecks, quality issues, and equipment failures
• Analyze production data and report on performance, efficiency, costs, job status, labor hours, and billings
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma practices
• Implement and monitor KPIs to track production performance

What Success Looks Like

• Modification jobs delivered on time and without service failure
• Low rework and strong first-pass quality
• A safe shop with few incidents
• A fully staffed, well-trained crew
• Labor and overtime kept within budget

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a production management role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes, machinery, and equipment
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in production planning software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities at once
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control standards
• On site full time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in container modification, fabrication, or a related industry
• Lean Manufacturing certification or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with ERP or other manufacturing software systems
• Experience with project-based work