Hybrid Production Manager - Lean, Growth & Bonus Eligible

Verathon Inc

Duluth, Northern (GA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 128,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

4 days in office, 1 day remote

Paid time off

Job summary

IPA is seeking a Production Manager in Duluth, GA to lead daily manufacturing operations, balance safety, quality, and cost, and drive continuous improvement. You will report to the VP of Operations and oversee two Senior Team Leads, blending hands-on floor leadership with strategic planning to build schedules and meet customer commitments.

The role requires 5+ years in production management, 3+ in supervision, Lean Six Sigma experience, and strong data/ERP skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years in production management, including 3+ years in supervision.
Experience with production, materials, and inventory workflow including Kanban.
Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and vendor/facility logistics.
Experience with a major MRP package; Salesforce a plus but not required.
Strong analytical skills with Excel and data query tools, including cycle-time analysis.
Ability to map processes to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and lower cost.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise daily production activities, meeting productivity requirements with allotted headcount while maintaining safety, quality, and financial requirements within required timelines.
Set priorities for the production team based on business and customer needs, and partner with the Materials Manager to schedule production planning based on sales forecasts.
Ensure adequate staffing for production processes, including reviewing attendance, PTO, and overtime, and building cross-training and rotation plans.
Apply Lean principles to balance productivity and cost, minimizing overtime and downtime, and set productivity goals for each manufacturing team.
Manage the full employee lifecycle for production personnel, including recruiting, training, goal setting, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
Communicate clearly across all levels of the organization and build strong cross-functional relationships with Materials, Quality, and other teams.
Champion company policies and procedures, a speak-up culture, and the company's core values.
Lead change initiatives, identifying and implementing improved processes, and recommend improvements to policies and procedures affecting the department.