Production Manager

Overview

EURO-COMPOSITES® Corporation is a global leader in the manufacturing of cutting-edge, lightweight composite products powered by honeycomb core technology. From aerospace to high-performance industries, our advanced panels, formed parts, and drop-in solutions keep the world moving forward. We are entering an exciting phase of rapid growth and expansion. At EURO-COMPOSITES®, we believe our expanding footprint is a direct result of our people.

We are committed to fostering a collaborative, positive culture rooted in innovation, continuous improvement, and mutual support. Here, your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your leadership will directly shape our future.

Job Title: Production Manager

Department: Production – Value Added

Location: Culpeper, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time/Salaried

Are you an inspiring leader who thrives on building teams, driving innovation, and celebrating shared success? EURO-COMPOSITES is seeking a dynamic, people-first Production Manager to guide operations within our production areas. As a vital leader during this high-growth era, you will champion our culture, develop tomorrow’s leaders, and optimize our expanding production capabilities. The ideal candidate balances operational excellence with high emotional intelligence, thriving in a fast-paced environment where they can actively coach supervisors, champion safety, and drive meaningful results.

• Team Empowerment & Floor Operations: Direct & Elevate:
  Provide clear strategic guidance, hands-on mentorship, and daily support to our Production Supervisors and front-line technicians across our complex workflows, including Honeycomb Processing (Expansion and Dip Tanks), Saws, Thermal Forming, Blanking, Hand Layout, and Structural Bonding.
• Develop Future Leaders: Invest time in coaching supervisors, paving clear paths for their upward mobility and professional achievement.
• Engage Directly: Maintain an active, supportive presence directly where the work happens—acting as a visible partner who jumps in to safeguard operational flow and team spirit.
• Exceed Milestones: Keep diverse teams aligned to reliably satisfy manufacturing schedules, surpass rigorous quality standards, and honor delivery promises to clients.

• Safety Leadership & Workplace Morale: Prioritize Health:
  Maintain a secure, fully compliant, and welcoming production floor where employees realize they are safe, valued, and respected.
• Cultivate Connection:
  Instill an environment of shared goals and psychological comfort, prioritizing open feedback, collective responsibility, and transparent dialogue.

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Refine Systems:
  Review and leverage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to pinpoint opportunities for enhancing shifting workflows, maximizing cell efficiency, and reducing machine downtime.
• Scale Effectively:
  Align with Quality and Engineering to introduce fresh product lines and establish smooth, scalable procedures as our facility expands.
• Inspire Progress:
  Oversee lean and continuous improvement programs, inviting front-line crew members to pitch ideas for workspace optimization.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategy: Coordinate Schedules:
  Partner with Materials Planning, Client Relations, and Purchasing to align master manufacturing calendars, secure supplies, and provide reliable lead times.
• Unify Departments:
  Work with Maintenance and Human Resources on equipment dependability and workforce design and retention programs.
• Utilize Systems:
  Master our native ECC ERP software to balance inventory, manage floor supplies, and interpret manufacturing data.

• Empathetic Leadership:
  History of motivating, directing, and advancing diverse labor teams in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Expansion Adaptability:
  Understanding of complex industrial layouts, master scheduling, and scaling during growth.
• Data-Driven Problem Solving:
  Ability to interpret manufacturing data and metrics to boost floor performance and resolve delays.
• Excellent Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Conversational, welcoming style that builds professional relationships across the…