Production Manager

Green Scapes is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across two shifts at our Calhoun, GA facility. This role is responsible for ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement. The Production Manager will oversee approximately 40 employees, support workforce planning, coordinate production schedules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.

• Oversee all production activities across multiple shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and timely operations.
• Execute production plans and schedules based on customer demand and sales forecasts.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and operational performance metrics, implementing improvements as needed.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.

• Provide direct leadership and supervision for approximately 40 production employees.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to support performance and career growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring efforts, onboarding, and workforce planning, including managing temporary labor through staffing agencies.

• Track and analyze machine operator and overall production performance.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate results to leadership.
• Partner with Operations leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.

• Reconcile employee timecards and payroll information each pay period.
• Purchase supplies and materials necessary to support daily operations.
• Maintain accurate operational and personnel records.

• Lead weekly safety meetings and reinforce a safety-first culture throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and established safety procedures.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to improve workplace safety.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in manufacturing, business, or operations management preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, performance management, and facility maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.

Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer