Evening Shift Production Manager — Lean, Safety & Growth

Technique Inc; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Professional Development

Referral Program

Paid Training

On The Job Training

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Technique is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations at our facility. The role focuses on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control while coordinating Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, demonstrates strong Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and is proficient with ERP/MRP systems. This position requires adherence to safety policies and weekend coverage may be needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in fast-paced production environments preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient with production planning systems (ERP/MRP).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
• May require off-shift support and occasional weekend availability.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet customer demands.
• Ensure production lines operate efficiently while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all employees follow proper work procedures and training requirements.
• Partner with the Quality department to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
• Implement corrective actions to address quality deviations.
• Monitor scrap, rework, and first-pass yield metrics.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce costs.
• Drive adoption of best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Coach and mentor team members and conduct performance evaluations.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of production employees.
• Foster positive employee relations and maintain high team morale.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, labor efficiency, downtime, and delivery performance.
• Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to maintain adequate staffing, materials, and equipment.
• Work with Maintenance to ensure proactive maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Recommend equipment upgrades or replacements.
• Ensure resource allocation across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MRP

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Technique is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations at our facility. The role focuses on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control while coordinating Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, demonstrates strong Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and is proficient with ERP/MRP systems. This position requires adherence to safety policies and weekend coverage may be needed.