Production Manager

Job Description

High-Volume, Vertically Integrated Manufacturing | ITAR Environment | Highly Competitive Compensation

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who knows how to develop people, drive operational performance, and lead large-scale production teams?

We are recruiting for an exciting direct-hire Production Manager opportunity with a well-established, vertically integrated manufacturing organization. This is an opportunity to join a company with extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities, a strong focus on continuous improvement, and a culture that values safety, leadership, and employee development.

This is not a desk job! The ideal candidate is a visible, people-centered leader who enjoys being on the production floor, coaching supervisors, engaging employees, and using operational data to drive results.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead manufacturing operations across a workforce of 100+ employees.
• Directly manage and develop 5–6 non-union supervisors who oversee union production employees.
• Coach, mentor, and develop salaried leadership team members.
• Establish a strong presence on the production floor, building relationships and learning employees' names.
• Make safety the number-one priority while driving accountability throughout the organization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Utilize production data and performance metrics to make informed business decisions.
• Partner with senior leadership to achieve operational goals and support overall business strategy.
• Oversee a diverse manufacturing environment with multiple processes and operations.

Ideal Background

• Proven experience managing large-scale manufacturing operations with 100+ employees.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing 5–6 or more supervisors.
• Strong experience coaching and developing salaried employees.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and die casting.
• Experience in aluminum manufacturing, chemical processing, or other complex manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Background in vertically integrated manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong understanding of safety, production metrics, and continuous improvement.
• A hands-on, approachable leadership style with the ability to balance people development and operational performance.

Manufacturing Environment

This organization is vertically integrated, with extensive in-house capabilities, including:

• Aluminum casting and die casting
• CNC machining
• Plastic injection molding
• Chemical processing and chromating
• Painting and finishing
• Assembly

Workforce: Approximately 100 employees on first shift, 20 on second shift, and 5–10 on third shift.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Typically a 7:00 AM start, working until production needs are met.
• Occasional second-shift overlap to support operations.
• Rare third-shift coverage as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package with an outstanding profit-sharing program!

• Quarterly profit sharing:
• • Historically 4–7% in previous years.
  • 8–9% last year.
  • 10% in the most recent quarter.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor contribution of 3%, with an additional discretionary company contribution.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Annual discretionary aluminum benefit.
• Competitive overall benefits package.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person or have appropriate documentation to work in an ITAR-regulated environment.
• Background check conducted upon offer.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen; random drug testing is also conducted after hire.

Interview Process

Interested in taking your manufacturing leadership career to the next level?

If you're a hands-on leader who can develop supervisors, inspire employees, drive safety, and successfully manage large-scale manufacturing operations, we'd love to connect with you!

Apply today to learn more about this exciting direct-hire opportunity.

Steadily growing company

Steadily growing company