Production Manager

Description

• Offer leadership, guidance, and ongoing training to both direct and indirect production staff, fostering a high-performing and engaged team environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure production goals and customer expectations are consistently met.
• Report on KPIs and provide regular updates to Plant Manager and senior leadership
• Monitor production data and implement strategies to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and optimize material usage
• Lead and manage all aspects of production operations, including scheduling, staffing, safety, quality, and performance metrics
• Maintain and promote a world-class safety program, with a strong focus on continuously improving the site's safety culture.
• Coach team members on safety protocols, performance data, quality standards, and productivity goals to drive accountability and improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role, preferably in the composites, chemical, or industrial materials industry
• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, poka-yoke, or kaizen events is a strong advantage.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or similar) is a plus but not required—if you're experienced in process improvement, we’d love to hear about it.
• Experience using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems is helpful, especially if you’ve used them to streamline operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project—you’re comfortable using digital tools to stay organized and communicate clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and sound decision-making, especially when it comes to driving change and making meaningful improvements.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards, you’ve worked in environments where quality and environmental standards matter.
• A natural leader with experience building strong teams and motivating others to perform at their best.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Preferred but not required

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including dental, vision, generous PTO, 401(k)with company match and more.
• Freedom to innovate and make a difference in a vibrant, values-driven company that cares about its people.
• Positive, challenging and supportive work environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance