Production Manager - Modesto

Position: PRODUCTION MANAGER - Modesto
Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group Plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.

Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives:

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?

We are looking for a Production Manager for our Modesto, CA facility.

Summary:

The Production Manager is a key operational leader responsible for managing daily manufacturing and assembly. This role ensures that the production team delivers safe, high-quality products on time and in full, while maintaining compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and operational KPIs. Success is achieved through strong leadership and the development of subordinate supervisors and operators, while building a strong, engaged organization capable of delivering reliable operational and business results.

Essential Duties:

Operational Performance & KPI Accountability

* Drive performance of the production department across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and inventory accuracy.

* Execute daily management systems, standard work, and KPI reporting with accuracy and timeliness.

* Ensure production schedules and forecasts are achieved on time and in full.

* Take corrective action when daily output does not meet requirements.

* Ensure customer expectations are met through effective production planning, quality control, and timely confirmations.

* Maintain accurate quality records and investigate warranty or customer complaints as needed.

Organizational Leadership & People Development

* Provide visible, values-based leadership that reinforces expectations for safety, quality, performance, and teamwork.

* Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production team members, ensuring adequate staffing, training, and cross training to support operational needs.

* Manage attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.

* Communicate effectively with crews regarding goals, performance, and operational priorities.

* Foster an engaged, respectful, and accountable work environment.

* Partner with Human Resources to address employee relations matters and workforce planning.

Safety, Quality & Compliance Leadership

* Champion a proactive safety culture by modeling safe behaviors and enforcing standards, supporting incident investigations, and driving corrective actions.

* Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, safety, and labor requirements.

* Maintain adherence to quality standards and drive improvements to reduce defects and variability.

* Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities as required.

Continuous Improvement & Change Leadership

* Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve equipment reliability.

* Use root-cause problem solving and data-driven decision making to address operational issues.

* Support the launch of new products and variants in partnership with Engineering.

* Sustain improvements through standard work, coaching, and consistent leadership routines.

Production Planning & Cross Functional Coordination

* Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Customer Service, and Shipping to ensure material availability and accurate cut lists.

* Ensure accurate stock usage reporting in SAP and implement Bill of Material changes as required.

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