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Production Manager

Job in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, 49036, USA
Listing for: Brightpath Associates LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Production QC/QA, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Lead a High-Performance Foundry Focused on Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader with foundry experience, this is an opportunity to lead a critical operation while driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.

you'll oversee casting operations from melting through finishing while leading supervisors and production teams in achieving world‑class operational performance. This is a hands‑on leadership role where your decisions directly impact production, quality, efficiency, and profitability.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Lead a large-scale foundry operation

Opportunity to influence plant performance and culture

Collaborative leadership team

Stable manufacturing environment

What You'll Lead

You’ll oversee all aspects of foundry production, including:

  • Melting operations
  • Molding
  • Finishing operations
  • Quality improvement
  • Safety initiatives

What You'll Do

As Foundry Production Manager, you’ll lead daily operations while driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead daily and weekly production to meet customer demand
  • Supervise and develop production supervisors and hourly employees
  • Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Reduce scrap and improve first‑pass quality
  • Monitor production KPIs, labor efficiency, and throughput
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement
  • Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence
  • Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
  • Collaborate with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Manage raw material utilization and production efficiency
  • Analyze production performance and communicate results to leadership

Qualifications

Required

  • Previous foundry manufacturing experience
  • Manufacturing leadership experience managing production teams
  • Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling
  • Experience improving productivity and operational performance

    Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
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