Manufacturing Production Manager

Manufacturing Production Manager

Location:

Ocala, FL, US, 34480

Function:
Manufacturing

Audience:
Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement:
On Site

Requisition

The Manufacturing Production Manager is a high-impact leadership role at our Ocala, Florida manufacturing plant, responsible for driving excellence in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement. This is a hands‑on manufacturing leadership position within a medium-sized, 24/7 operation featuring 20+ production lines, four production supervisors, and approximately 70 hourly manufacturing employees.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on the plant floor, enjoys developing frontline talent, and knows how to translate strategy into consistent production results. With continued growth and an exciting transition to a brand-new manufacturing facility planned for Fall 2026, this position offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the site and influence how the next generation of manufacturing operations is built.

The Manufacturing Production Manager is accountable for multi‑shift production performance, building and sustaining a strong safety‑first culture, and developing high‑performing teams that deliver safe, high‑quality products at the lowest possible cost. Success in this role requires strong leadership presence, the ability to lead through change, and close collaboration across functions to ensure compliance with plant and corporate standards.

Reports to: Plant Leader

Span of Control: 4 salaried direct reports, indirectly 70 hourly employees with 20+ operating lines

• Lead and oversee multi‑shift manufacturing production operations in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment
• Build, coach, and develop four production supervisors, strengthening frontline leadership capability
• Foster a safety‑first manufacturing culture, ensuring consistent compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Drive performance across safety, quality, cost, productivity, and employee engagement metrics
• Engage and motivate approximately 70 hourly manufacturing employees across 20+ operating lines
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR partners
• Play a key role in site growth initiatives, including preparation for the transition to a new facility in Fall 2026

• Effectively communicate Owens Corning's stance on safety throughout the Operations Department to ensure front‑line leaders and employees believe in and act in alignment with our principle that all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone's responsibility, and working safely is a condition of employment.
• Ensure a safe, clean, environmentally compliant workplace and build a culture where safety is always the number one priority.
• Lead and support safety initiatives and processes to drive zero losses.
• Train and develop employees to safely perform their jobs.
• Monitor and hold self and others accountable for safety.

• Partner with peers, product engineers, and technical teams to clearly understand customer fit‑for‑use and consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Invest in the growth and development of individuals identified as high‑potential talent.
• Establish clear and measurable expectations of performance and review commitments to ensure goals are achieved; conduct performance appraisals and coach employees to develop and execute growth and development plans.
• Create, monitor, and enforce plant policies in a consistent manner to ensure a positive employee environment.
• Actively lead and build effective work teams and committees to improve plant performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in equipment modifications and improvement projects to improve safety, housekeeping, product quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Provide proactive leadership through interactive GEMBA walks to develop connections, identify opportunities, and implement…