1,378 Production Manager jobs in the United States

• Strong 401K Plan
• Excellent Benefits
• Opportunity For Growth

• Sales & Delivery Performance: Align production execution with business objectives to consistently meet or exceed monthly revenue and on-time delivery targets.
• Shift/Site Oversight: Provide hands-on leadership and support across all three shifts, ensuring seamless handoffs, clear communication, and consistent performance standards around the clock. Provide support for remote sites as needed to ensure solutions are provided to meet customer expectations.
• Capacity Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage production schedules to maximize machine utilization and labor efficiency while meeting delivery and sales targets.
• Throughput Optimization: Prioritize and sequence work to ensure high spindle uptime, efficient workflow, and minimal downtime—especially during lights-out and unattended operations.
• Workforce Development: Maintain an up-to-date skills matrix to identify cross-training needs and support employee development across shifts.

• 5+ years of experience in a production leadership role, preferably in CNC machining or contract manufacturing. Strong technical background with the ability and creativity to solve problems and meet customer expectations.
• Proven ability to manage multi-shift operations, including 3rd shift and unattended/lights-out production.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Effective in capacity planning, scheduling, and throughput optimization.
• Comfortable using Epicor (or similar ERP) in conjunction with PowerBi to make data-driven decisions to manage shop floor performance.
• Proficient with Office 365 and strong skills in Excel, Teams, etc.

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• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
  
  

• Manages and directs activities of the production department, ensuring product adheres to Niagaras standard of safety, quality, and throughput.
• Collaborates with the planning department to create production schedules that meet both internal and external needs. Establishes and adjusts work procedures and schedules to meet production plan.
• Maintains effective working relationships with team members through open communication, visibility, and involvement to promote a positive working environment that maximizes safety, employee engagement, productivity, and throughput.
• Provides direction to supervisors on team member coaching and development, employment decisions, and resolving issues through conflict resolution. Hires, trains, coaches and reviews performance of team members. Partners with Human Resources for recruitment, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Collaborates with Maintenance Department leadership to plan preventative maintenance on the production lines.
• Analyzes and submits reports for production numbers, downtime, attendance, overtime and quality checks to the Plant Director.
• Collaborates with the Plant Director and Planning Department to develop the Production Department budget and forecast.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Develops capital equipment justification for machine upgrades and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department personnel.
• Interfaces with multiple departments within in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Collaborates with plant leadership to champion a world-class safety culture.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Abides by Niagaras Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Collaborates with raw material planners to ensure correct inventories based on production schedules. Escalates supplier quality issues to prevent customer shortages.
• Partners with the Quality Department to prevent and resolve Non-Conforming Finished Goods and Non-Conforming Raw Materials.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
  
  

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 6 Years Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years Experience in Position
• 4 Years Experience managing people/projects
• Understanding of production processes and controls
  
  

• experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ Years Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 10+ Years Experience working in Position
• 6 Years Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education
  

• Lead Like an Owner
• Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
• Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
• Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
• Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
• Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
• Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
• Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
• InnovACT
• Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a Way
• Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
• Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
• Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Empowered to be Great
• Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
• Engages in long term talent planning
• Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
• Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
  

• Minimum Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related vocational studies
  
  

• Preferred:
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related vocational studies
  

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• *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Manufacturing
• Industries Food and Beverage Services

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ARA is growing fast! Engineers & physicists at ARA developed RF antenna technologies that deliver unmatched performance for our DoD clients. As a result, we must hire to meet the demand for our products while continuing to extend functionality. We are looking for a senior level RF technology subject-matter expert (SME) with a passion for doing work of national importance and a talent for managing RF hardware development and production projects. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary project team responsible for the assembly/integration of various antenna technologies. As an SME, they will be expected to make informed decisions about the personnel, equipment, suppliers, and outside services required to meet production contract requirements and exceed customer expectations. Over the last two years, research scientists and engineers at Applied Research Associates (ARA) have realized extraordinary success in developing ultra-wideband, modular, antenna systems with unmatched performance capabilities. As a result, customers in both Defense and Intelligence communities are turning to ARA to meet operational needs that were previously unattainable. To keep up with the demand for our products while simultaneously advancing the state of the science, ARA is looking for a senior-level program manager (PM) with a background (subject matter expertise) related to antennas, radar, communication, navigation, and EW systems. This individual will work alongside the leader of our Antennas and Radomes group in Lafayette, CO office, providing day-to-day program management, supporting customer interactions, and using their technical expertise to advise on approaches to accelerate or improve our products. The successful candidate must have a passion for doing work of national importance and a talent for managing RF hardware development and production projects. This individual will manage a multidisciplinary project team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel. He or she will be responsible for overseeing a wide variety of fabrication and testing processes and equipment to integrate RF components into antenna systems for wide-ranging DoD and government applications and ensure consistently high-quality products. These systems are built at our Lafayette, CO office and involve an assortment of electrical, mechanical, and RF components configured and combined to realize novel high-performance antenna solutions. The PM will oversee day-to-day execution of project tasks and ensure successful completion within the allotted budget and schedule. RF expertise is required, because the PM must be capable of determining the appropriate blend of personnel (expertise/talent) and equipment to assign to given project, and to make informed decisions about how to distribute personnel and equipment across multiple simultaneous production activities. The PM will be responsible for working directly with materials suppliers and outside services and will interface with customers as required to ensure that we meet all contractual requirements, while exceeding customer expectations whenever possible. The PM will continuously collaborate with other engineers, scientists, technicians, and administrative staff. ARA is an employee-owned company, and individuals that thrive at ARA have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our core values of freedom, service, passion, and growth. Those who thrive at ARA do so because they love solving hard problems and doing meaningful work. SALARY RANGE: $120-$140 dependent upon experience and educational level. Responsibilities of the Project Manager include, but are not limited to: Delegating Workforce and Equipment Tasks and Activities Reporting to Clients and Managing their Expectations Meeting Project Budget and Schedule Requirements Procuring Project Materials and Supplies Managing Vendor Performance, Budget, and Schedule Providing Updates to the Client and the Antenna Product Manager Continually Improving Project Execution and Processes Coordinating Required Project Security and Safety Protocols The candidate must possess strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills to lead members of the project team and be familiar with conventional manufacturing and measurements processes. The candidate must not only preserve, but enhance client, team, and vendor relationships. This position requires a disciplined and organized individual to plan tasks, manage supplies, schedule personnel and equipment, enforce quality control, and promote a safe, secure, and clean work environment for the team. What the Program Manager will do at ARA’s Lafayette, CO office: Generate and coordinate project plans and schedules of personnel and equipment. Utilize site production processes, tools, equipment, and facilities. Cultivate an efficient, positive, collaborative, state-of-the-art work environment. Program Manager Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited school in technical or business-related area. Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in program management of hardware development and production. Preferences for the Program Manager: Knowledge of computer, mechanical, and electrical equipment. Graduate Degree in Engineering and/or Business w/10+ years’ experience in program management of RF hardware Military Officer with Extensive Leadership Experience. Experience building and managing project teams and assets. Employees working 30+ have FT benefits! Such as: Medical - Traditional or Consumer (High-Deductible) PPO Dental Vision 401(k) - Roth and/or Traditional Employee Stock Ownership Plan Personal Leave Paid Holidays FMLA Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance and AD&D Plus, other benefits. Apply to find out more! All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Plan if they meet requirements. COMPANY INFORMATION: Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2500 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA maintains offices throughout the United States and Canada and offers a wide range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation recognizes that employee ownership promotes greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is stimulating; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees’ contributions not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, applicants need to apply at careers.ara.com for the Program Manager position; Job Code: PRODU008855. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate the daily operations of the manufacturing plant, including planning and organizing manufacturing activities to ensure efficient production.
• Ensure that production line schedules align with facility capabilities and meet customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing processes that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, and by promoting a strong lean manufacturing culture.
• Manage material replenishment, maintain quality standards, and monitor performance metrics to support the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Effectively manage and control raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to maintain the minimum levels required for smooth business operations.
• Oversee manufacturing cost structures by ensuring manufacturing expenses remain within budget, and lead initiatives aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Experience:  

6+ years experience in production or engineering

Machining and fabrication experience (CNC) is mandatory

Demonstrated Competencies:

Strong leadership skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, motivate team.
Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Must be highly self-disciplined; able to prioritize and meet target dates in a very fast-paced environment.
Result driven and accountable for actions.

• Supervise the timely completion of all projects, create and implement process improvements, and coordinate projects in a manner that maximizes efficiency and profitability.
• Achieves manufacturing results by communicating job expectations to hourly and salary employees. Plans, monitors, and appraises production results
• They will work with all employees using coaching, counseling, discipline, and mediation skills
• Needs to be a driver, maintaining workflow by monitoring steps of the process using process monitors; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources reporting on daily results, and making corrections to achieve targets
• Assigns personnel to accomplish work results; establishes priorities; monitors progress; resolves problems; evaluates employees, and conducts orientation and training of personnel
• Responsible for the safety of all employees and ensures they know and acknowledge all safety rules, policies, and necessary PPE for each position
• Accountable for compliance with established quality policies and procedures
• Responsible for communication on all equipment and machines. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field
• Experience in with the hydraulics industry strongly preferred
• Successful track record of leading teams and executing business initiatives
• Ability to develop relationships, and foster a team environment

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• PTO

• Achieves manufacturing results by overseeing the timely completion of process orders while minimize losses due to production related issues.
• They will work with all employees using coaching, counseling, discipline, and mediation skills
• Needs to be a driver, constantly striving to improve the production process using process monitors; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources reporting on daily results, and making corrections to achieve targets
• Assigns personnel to accomplish work results; establishes priorities; monitors progress; resolves problems; evaluates employees, and conducts orientation and training of personnel
• Responsible for compliance with all safety rules, policies, and regulations related to safety and quality
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and clean work environment in office areas and production related spaces

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field
• Experience in the manufacturing industry strongly preferred
• Successful track record of leading teams and executing business initiatives
• Ability to develop relationships, and foster a team environment

• Competitive Base Salary
• Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, EAP
• PTO, Sick, Holidays

Production Manager

Seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the production process. The Production Manager will ensure on-time delivery, adherence to safety and quality standards while managing budgets and personnel to strive for the maximum utilization of company resources. The Production Manager will work closely with the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Achieves manufacturing results by overseeing the timely completion of process orders while minimize losses due to production related issues.
• They will work with all employees using coaching, counseling, discipline, and mediation skills
• Needs to be a driver, constantly striving to improve the production process using process monitors; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources reporting on daily results, and making corrections to achieve targets
• Assigns personnel to accomplish work results; establishes priorities; monitors progress; resolves problems; evaluates employees, and conducts orientation and training of personnel
• Responsible for compliance with all safety rules, policies, and regulations related to safety and quality
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and clean work environment in office areas and production related spaces

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field
• Experience in the manufacturing industry strongly preferred
• Successful track record of leading teams and executing business initiatives
• Ability to develop relationships, and foster a team environment

If you have strong management, leadership, and business skills this career path offers great potential for growth!

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