Manager I, Production

Role Summary:

Leads the production department of a manufacturing plant (typically with fewer than 400 employees and/or less than $70M in annual revenue), ensuring the efficient production of goods in planned quantities, within budget, and meeting safety and quality standards. This role fosters a positive work environment, promotes collaboration with support functions, and drives a culture of standardization, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage production operations across all shifts, ensuring targets for volume, cost, quality, and safety are consistently met.
• Champion the use of standardized procedures and operational discipline to ensure consistency and reliability in manufacturing processes.
• Provide leadership and development to Production Superintendents and Supervisors, including hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Solve complex manufacturing challenges using structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Sales) to align production plans with current and future business needs.
• Develop and implement plans, cost estimates, and schedules to integrate new product or process requirements into existing operations.
• Lead initiatives to improve safety, product quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.
• Cultivate a respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented work culture that encourages open communication and mutual support across departments.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong mindset focused on standardization, process adherence, and continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across departments.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in mid-sized plants.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies (preferred).

Required Education / Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience. 3+ years (Engineering, Manufacturing, Production).

• Deep knowledge of production management
• Advanced knowledge of production processes, machinery, assembly lines and production standards.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills
• Troubleshooting and attention to detail.
• Documentation and organization.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts.
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Bilingual English - Spanish

Travel:

• Passport (updated).
• US VISA (updated).
• Available to travel as required.

Language:

• English
  • Fluent