Production Manager

About This Role

Production Managers lead day-to-day production operations in a manufacturing organization. This role focuses on providing consistent, hands-on leadership on the production floor, establishing clear expectations, developing frontline supervisors and employees, and driving accountability across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and operational performance. It suits a candidate with a strong manufacturing background, proven frontline people-management experience, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities, manage the day-to-day production rhythm, coordinate floor priorities, and support efficient execution of manufacturing work
• Provide hands-on leadership to production employees, establish clear performance expectations, and address difficult conversations and performance concerns with consistency, respect, and accountability
• Coach and develop frontline supervisors and team leads through clear expectations, regular feedback, and consistent follow-through
• Reinforce safe working practices and partner with the team to identify and address workplace hazards
• Own and monitor key production KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, using performance data to identify gaps and drive corrective action
• Implement and maintain shop-floor visual management practices, including hour-by-hour production boards, 5S, standard work, and improved material flow
• Track productivity and workflow challenges, identify bottlenecks, and implement practical solutions that improve efficiency and operational consistency
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, challenge inefficient processes, and drive sustainable changes that strengthen production performance
• Establish and reinforce standard work while encouraging employees to identify opportunities for process improvement
• Communicate production priorities, staffing considerations, performance metrics, and operational challenges to relevant stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong background in manufacturing operations with proven experience directly managing frontline production employees
• Demonstrated ability to set expectations, coach and develop supervisors and team leads, navigate difficult conversations, and maintain accountability
• Hands-on experience implementing or managing shop-floor visual management systems, including hour-by-hour boards, 5S, standard work, and material flow improvements
• Experience managing daily production operations and taking ownership of KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, quality standards, and productivity management
• Demonstrated track record of identifying operational inefficiencies, planning improvements, and implementing changes that deliver measurable, sustainable results