Production Manager

Production Manager

Columbia Tech

Provides overall managerial, day-to-day leadership and direction to the manufacturing operations. Formulates and executes strategies to maximize capital, material, and human resource utilization in attaining production objectives and best-in-class quality, within established cost parameters. Develops our caring associates, including motivation, communication, training/cross‑training and job satisfaction. Drives Lean manufacturing strategies, establishment of goals, and monitoring results with PDCA (Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act) activities.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

• Ensure that safe manufacturing techniques and tools are being utilized.
• Ensure that associates have proper training to perform their roles safely while they adhere to outlined safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely resolution of any unsafe practices or conditions.
• Implement and lead Lean manufacturing strategies to continuously reduce costs, inventory, and lead‑times while improving product quality and process efficiency.
• Establish and enforce procedures to eliminate waste and sustain Lean initiatives.
• Champion 6S implementation, maintenance and associate participation.
• Identify those requirements which would affect quality and ensure the necessary guidelines are documented in procedures, work instructions, and training plans.
• Collaborate with the Quality team, ensuring all direct reports associates have been trained properly and have appropriate training records on file.
• Ensure all written work instructions are followed accurately and compliantly.
• Perform capacity planning to determine staffing levels required to meet production schedules.
• Responsible for all aspects of assembly and test staffing, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Use analytical skills to assess department needs and develop short and long‑term strategies for improvement.
• Utilize appropriate strategic and tactical planning and communication techniques to ensure all associates are clear on daily and weekly production goals and expectations.
• Expand and develop the skills of the production department associates through cross training and other methodologies to increase their capabilities.
• Utilize ERP for various material analyses, production planning activities, and work order issuance.
• Communicate directly and effectively with customers and suppliers as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an operations or engineering discipline.
• Five Years minimum in a Manufacturing Management position overseeing medium volume electro‑mechanical assembly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure in a high‑paced work environment.
• Positive attitude, excellent communications skills, self‑motivator, tenacious follow‑up, and superior organization skills.
• Superior customer (internal and external) service attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, coach, lead and inspire caring associates.
• Operations management software (ERP/ MRP/ MES/ WMS) experience preferred.
• Recognized as a leader who is decisive, has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple functions to meet required deadlines and delight customers.
• Ability to read and understand detailed instructions, manufacturing procedures, and drawings.
• Knowledge of medium volume electro‑mechanical assembly and test methods.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• A demonstrated commitment to company values.

Salary Range: $70,000‑$110,000 per year (Salary commensurate with experience)

Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Manufacturing