Production Manager

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We currently have an opportunity for a Production Manager
at our Manufacturing Facility
in Hot Springs
, AR
.

The Production Manager leads manufacturing operations to deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-effective production while achieving operational performance objectives. This role provides strategic leadership for a large manufacturing organization by optimizing people, processes, and resources to improve productivity, quality, and service. The Production Manager partners cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement, support business growth, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.

• Lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Develop, coach, and lead salaried, hourly, and temporary employees to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold leaders accountable for operational results and employee development.

• Direct production activities to maximize equipment utilization, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Allocate labor, materials, and production resources to meet customer demand and business priorities.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing results.
• Communicate plant performance, operational risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership.

• Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive accountability for incident prevention, corrective actions, and continuous safety improvement throughout the organization.

• Ensure products consistently meet quality standards, customer expectations, and manufacturing specifications.
• Lead investigations into quality trends and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support successful product launches and continuous product improvement.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase operational effectiveness.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that standardize processes and enhance long-term manufacturing performance.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and other functional partners to resolve operational challenges and achieve business objectives.
• Support strategic plant initiatives that improve operational capability and organizational performance.

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 6+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production environment.

• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading salaried and hourly manufacturing teams.

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, and safety practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Ability to analyze operational performance and make sound business decisions.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Drives Results – Consistently delivers operational goals through effective execution and accountability.
• Builds Effective Teams – Develops collaborative, high-performing teams that…