Production Manager

Amazing opportunity to join an industry leading manufacturing company focused in the building materials space!

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Matt Tassoni
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Salary: $105,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an industry leading manufacturing company focused on delivering dynamic products to the building materials space!

Why join us?

Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
401K + Match
Career growth

Job Details

Key Responsibilities
Operations & Performance
Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple shifts and ensure production goals are consistently achieved.
Own key operational metrics related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).
Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer requirements and delivery commitments.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance.
Manage operating expenses and support cost-reduction and value-improvement initiatives.
Safety & Quality
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable HSE standards and procedures.
Promote safe work practices, standard work, audits, and continuous safety improvement.
Drive a right-first-time quality culture and minimize scrap, defects, and customer complaints.
Lead and support structured problem-solving efforts, including 8D, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Ensure effective implementation of process and product changes on the shop floor.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a team of approximately 50 employees across multiple shifts, including Group Leaders and Team Leaders.
Establish clear performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Coach and mentor front-line leaders and employees to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
Develop training and development plans focused on manufacturing processes, 5S, standard work, visual management, waste reduction, and problem-solving.
Support hiring, performance management, employee development, and career progression.
Continuous Improvement
Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.
Identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve workflow, increase efficiency, and optimize resources.
Partner with engineering and other support functions to implement new technologies, processes, and manufacturing methods.
Ensure effective resource planning and coordination across production and support teams.
Cross-Functional & Customer Support
Collaborate with Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, HR, and HSE to resolve operational challenges.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to address customer requirements and manufacturing issues.
Support audits, supplier relationships, compliance initiatives, and resolution of operational issues.
Qualifications
5-7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
Associate degree required;
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
Experience leading a sizable hourly manufacturing workforce across multiple shifts.
Proven experience with employee development, performance management, hiring, and workforce planning.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement principles.

Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, root-cause analysis, Fishbone, and 5 Why.
Strong understanding of industrial safety standards and manufacturing quality systems.
Ability to understand financial and operational metrics, budgets, and cost drivers.
What We're Looking For
Strong people leader who can build trust, accountability, and engagement.
Hands-on problem solver with a logical and data-driven approach.
Excellent planning, organization, and coordination skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
High level of ownership and accountability.
Results-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Ability to effectively collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.

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