Production Manager - Systems

We are seeking a Systems Production Manager to direct and coordinate production operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficient production while collaborating with branch operations and sales teams.

• Provide leadership and daily guidance to ensure high levels of quality, productivity, and employee involvement.
• Coach, develop, and motivate employees to meet or exceed business objectives and employee goals.
• Collaborate with the Branch Operations Manager to share resources and ensure that customer requests are fulfilled on time and efficiently.
• Ensure timely and appropriate communication with sales team members to support effective customer service performance.
• Manage plant‑related quality issues (product/process related) to ensure proper error analysis and the application of solutions.
• Work closely with Human Resources to interview and select new employees and acquire temporary employees.
• Adhere to and enforce all company policies, procedures, and business ethics and ensure they are communicated and implemented by all employees.
• Formulate plant strategy and annual goals and objectives that align with company direction and overall business goals.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and high‑quality standards for each production process and finished product.
• Achieve or exceed key performance indicators for safety, quality, waste control, cost, and production.
• Conduct visual inspections, basic troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and/or electrical problems on machinery.
• Maintain machinery in good condition for best performance and highest efficiency through a basic preventive maintenance program.
• Locate and engage local vendors to ensure proper high‑level maintenance of production machinery.
• Operate all aspects of the plant in an efficient, cost‑effective manner, including waste management.
• Oversee the production schedule to maximize production efficiency and fulfill customer work orders.
• Track daily, monthly, and yearly production efficiency and optimize manufacturing KPIs and processes.
• Maintain inventory by cycle counts and work with procurement to manage inventory levels.
• Implement and monitor FIFO‑based inventory rotation for stocked materials.
• Monitor new and existing orders to maintain correct inventory levels and communicate with sales to minimize slow‑turning products.
• Oversee handling for all inbound shipments and scheduling of outbound shipments to minimize cost and meet customer requirements.
• Support capital investment projects in teamwork with the central engineering team.
• Provide plant information and support central teams during the budget process with branch‑related KPIs.
• Provide required training and certifications for new and existing employees.
• Conduct weekly/monthly H&S reviews on equipment, buildings, and organization.

• Lead the planning and execution of daily manufacturing activities to meet production targets.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Optimize process flow to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement process enhancements.

Overall responsible for creating a safe, healthy, and positive working environment for all employees, including required training, certifications, and regular safety reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in a management or manufacturing‑related field preferred or equivalent experience of 5+ years in production operations, warehousing, and managerial roles.
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial statements.
• Strong team‑oriented leadership style with aptitude for logistics.
• Warehouse operations experience and knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of strategic business plans.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and prioritize.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and sense of urgency.
• Moderate to strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Requires regular walking, sitting, standing, pushing and pulling, squatting, lifting and reaching with hands and arms;…