Area Manager

Job Description

• Assign and supervise labor to efficiently produce high quality products. Implement and drive process improvements to increase productivity and OEE.
• Proactively promote and create a safe work environment for hourly production associates. Provide hourly associates with the tools and resources necessary to work safely. Ensure accountability at the plant level with respect to safety rules and processes. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent safety incidents.
• Ensure that associates receive the appropriate training including but not limited to safety training job certification/re-certification, and quality/safety alerts.
• Effectively communicate plant policies and procedures. Assure compliance with plant policies and rules.
• Provide accurate record keeping and documentation to include but not limited to time & attendance systems, payroll, overtime management, training and process audits.
• Additional job duties as necessary to facilitate plant operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities within the assigned production area
• Ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets
• Manage and develop team leaders, supervisors, and production staff
• Ensure adherence to production plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as required
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in areas such as efficiency, quality, and waste reduction
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and internal manufacturing standards
• Support new product introductions, process changes, and industrialization activities
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Management, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role
• Proven experience managing teams in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production processes, lean manufacturing principles, and KPIs
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and people development skills
• Structured problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities
• Union experience preferred
• Solid knowledge of safety, quality, and operational compliance requirements