1st Shift Production Manager — Lean & Quality Leader

Mauser Corp.; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Corp. is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations in California. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction, with strong emphasis on Lean practices and continuous improvement.

You will supervise teams, manage schedules, and coordinate with planning and operations to meet production targets while ensuring equipment reliability and a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma; Bachelor degree preferred.
• Blow mold industry experience required.
• Minimum 5 years in operations, maintenance, engineering or process improvement with team leadership.
• Experience in a Lean environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations to drive safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in safety and quality management programs and Lean initiatives (Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D).
• Prepare and review production, safety and quality reports; develop action plans.
• Implement improvements for cost reduction, quality assurance and production.
• Direct developmental or experimental activities and coordinate with teams on schedules.
• Review KPIs to ensure objectives are met and adjust staffing as needed.
• Interface with customers and suppliers; visit as necessary.
• Maintain and schedule preventative maintenance on production equipment.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Safety management

Quality assurance

Production supervision

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management

Job description

Mauser Corp. is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations in California. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction, with strong emphasis on Lean practices and continuous improvement.

You will supervise teams, manage schedules, and coordinate with planning and operations to meet production targets while ensuring equipment reliability and a safe work environment.