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Production Manager
Job in
South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, 46626, USA
Listed on 2025-12-01
Listing for:
Brightpath Associates LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Production Manager at Brightpath Associates LLC | South Bend, IN
We are seeking a results-driven Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations at our South Bend, IN facility. This individual will be responsible for ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, operational excellence, and a continuous improvement mindset to our plant floor.
Responsibilities- Lead and manage all aspects of production operations, including scheduling, staffing, safety, quality, and performance metrics
- Maintain and promote a world-class safety program, with a strong focus on continuously improving the site s safety culture
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure production goals and customer expectations are consistently met
- Coach team members on safety protocols, performance data, quality standards, and productivity goals to drive accountability and improvement
- Offer leadership, guidance, and ongoing training to both direct and indirect production staff, fostering a high-performing and engaged team environment
- Monitor production data and implement strategies to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and optimize material usage
- Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma principles
- Report on KPIs and provide regular updates to Plant Manager and senior leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Preferred but not required
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role, preferably in the composites, chemical, or industrial materials industry
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or similar) is a plus but not required
- Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, poka-yoke, or kaizen events is a strong advantage
- Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards
- Experience using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems is helpful
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Production and Other
- Chemical Manufacturing
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