Production Manager

Compensation: $120,000 – $130,000 Base Salary + Benefits

Job Store Professional is seeking an experienced Production Manager / Plant Manager for a manufacturing client in Weld County, CO. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, technically minded operations professional with a strong engineering foundation and a passion for driving plant performance, operational efficiency, and team development.

This role will oversee day-to-day plant operations in a highly automated processing environment, with responsibility for production, safety, maintenance, inventory, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced manufacturing settings and enjoys balancing strategic leadership with an active presence on the production floor.

• Lead daily plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production performance.
• Develop and execute production schedules to maximize throughput, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor plant KPIs, including uptime, productivity, waste reduction, and operational performance metrics.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and drive manufacturing excellence.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and industry regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary plant liaison for inspections, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safety procedures, environmental protocols, and audit readiness to support a strong culture of compliance and accountability.
• Lead proactive safety initiatives and reinforce best practices across the facility.

• Partner with engineering and technical teams to optimize manufacturing systems, equipment reliability, and process efficiencies.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs to maximize uptime and equipment performance.
• Promote an organized, lean manufacturing environment with strong housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Support process improvements through data analysis, troubleshooting, and operational problem-solving.

• Ensure inventory accuracy through effective cycle counts, inventory controls, and partnership with finance teams.
• Manage material planning and consumable inventory to support uninterrupted production while maintaining efficient storage utilization.
• Utilize ERP/MRP and maintenance systems to monitor operational performance and resource planning.

• Lead, mentor, and develop frontline leadership and plant personnel to foster a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
• Conduct performance management, staffing assessments, and employee development initiatives.
• Create an environment centered on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering
  , or related technical field required.
• 6–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production, operations, or plant management capacity.
• Experience with in regulated or process-driven manufacturing environments such as food & beverage, industrial processing, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, agricultural processing, or similar industries preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, OSHA compliance, safety programs, and manufacturing best practices
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• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, CMMS platforms, Excel, and operational reporting tools
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• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on management style.

• Direct hire leadership opportunity with a growing organization
• Highly visible role with strong operational ownership and influence
• Collaborative technical support team across engineering, maintenance, quality, and safety
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader looking to make an impact in a highly automated production environment, we’d love to connect.