Production Manager

Job Summary

Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G) deliver proven lock solutions that protect people and assets at home, at work, and in communities around the world. Our mission is to make the world more secure today and in the future. The Production Manager is a hands‑on manager responsible for overseeing all production operations while leading continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. This role directly manages production team leads and frontline operators, ensuring effective day‑to‑day execution while driving lean transformation, operational excellence, and sustained performance improvements.

• Production Leadership & Operations:
  • Manage daily production activities across manufacturing (casting, machining, paint, trim) and assembly (mechanical, electronic).
  • Execute production schedules and assign tasks to team leads and available resources.
  • Monitor production output, resolve issues, and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are achieved.
  • Maintain daily presence on the production floor to support execution and accountability.
  • Develop and coach team leads and frontline employees; manage performance, timekeeping, attendance, and labor utilization.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and engagement.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Leadership:
  • Lead and implement lean strategies and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
  • Deploy lean tools/methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and A3 problem solving.
  • Identify process inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and improve operational flow.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events and cross‑functional improvement workshops; champion a continuous improvement culture.
• Performance Management:
  • Establish and track KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement.
  • Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure visibility of performance metrics across production teams.

• 5+ years of production management, supervision, or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing team leads and frontline employees.