Production Manager

G&W Electric Co. seeks a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations for innovative power grid solutions. This role oversees scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets. Responsibilities include managing production teams, driving continuous improvement, implementing lean and 5S practices, and resolving bottlenecks. The manager partners cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain to optimize processes, reduce defects, and support new product introductions in a collaborative, safety-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Develop and manage production schedules, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Implement and sustain lean, 5
• S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and resolve bottlenecks to optimize throughput.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain on process and product improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Train, coach, and evaluate production staff to build high-performing teams.
• Support new product introductions and process changes on the shop floor.

Required Skills

• Production planning
• Manufacturing operations
• Lean manufacturing5
• S and continuous improvement
• Quality management systems
• Team leadership
• Workflow optimization
• Data analysis and KPI tracking
• ERP/MRP systems
• Safety and compliance