Production Manager - Coatings Machine Shop

Production Manager - Coatings Machine Shop

Job Type: Full-time

General Manager

Kymera TSS - Chesapeake VA

Exempt

The Production Manager is responsible for directing all manufacturing operations at the Virginia facility, ensuring that production teams deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. This position leads and develops multiple shifts within the Coatings and/or Machining industries, translates customer requirements into repeatable processes, and champions a culture aligned with Kymera’s core values. The Production Manager is accountable for all aspects of safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee development across production.

• Leadership and Team Management
• Lead production teams in achieving quality, safety, throughput, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Develop performance metrics, evaluate team performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure comprehensive training and development programs for all production staff; lead career development planning for Team Leaders and production employees.
• Establish and evaluate personal performance standards for all team members.
• Foster a team culture aligned with Kymera’s core values and drive employee engagement.
• Production Execution
• Oversee production planning to ensure resource allocation meets both short- and long-term demand.
• Monitor production metrics (e.g., turnaround time, throughput, productivity, cycle time, safety) and implement data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts, including root cause analysis, process optimization, and adoption of new technologies or methods.
• Review and address warranty reports, corrective action reports (CARs), and non-conformance reports (NCRs); lead implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Manage staffing for after-hours and urgent work, ensuring customer needs are met at all times.
• Quality, Health & Safety Compliance
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and regulatory documentation in the event of an accident; oversee return-to-work plans and modified duty offerings.
• Maintain strict 5S standards and clean, organized work environments.
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are assigned and followed according to schedule.
• Maintain ISO 9001 and QP6/QP1 compliance; document and communicate process changes in coordination with the QA team.
• Flexibility and Adaptability to Change
• Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required tasks. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Supervise shop employees: 10 - 25

• Generous Time Off: 11 annual company-paid holidays and flexible PTO.
• Healthcare Savings:
  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement Support: 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.
• Insurance Coverage:
  Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance, with additional voluntary options like critical illness, hospital care, and long‑term disability coverage.
• Competitive pay.
• Team Benefits: A supportive team culture and resources to help you thrive.
• We are dedicated to helping you live your best life, both professionally and personally. Benefits are reviewed annually.

Kymera International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

• Associate degree in Machining, Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 10 years in a Machine Shop or Thermal Spray environment.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role in production, operations, or customer service.
• Valid Driver's license.

• Strong customer focus and mechanical problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret engineering…