Lead Production Manager — Lean Ops & Growth

Jobot; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Jobot in Palatka, FL is hiring a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations at our plant. The role runs 5am–5pm Monday to Thursday, with 5 hours on Friday, and offers a competitive salary in the $90k–$105k range plus strong benefits and relocation assistance.

You will oversee production departments, drive lean initiatives, manage labor and schedules, ensure safety and quality, coach supervisors, and collaborate with HR on staffing and onboarding to maintain high performance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma with experience in improvement programs.
• Experience in manufacturing environments; steel fabrication preferred.
• Knowledge of operational management and basic business or financial principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Highly organized with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within assigned production departments, ensuring work is completed efficiently and according to plan.
• Maintain high standards for organization, housekeeping, and 5S while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with the Production Scheduler to review production demands, identify gaps, and adjust resources as needed.
• Ensure teams follow established fabrication processes and work to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Plan and manage labor resources to support smooth workflow and on-time production.
• Execute production schedules with a focus on safety, quality, timeliness, and cost control.
• Lead, coach, and develop area leads and team members to drive strong performance.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and training new employees within the department.
• Provide clear direction, performance feedback, and additional training when necessary; address performance concerns as needed.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure company policies are communicated, understood, and consistently applied.
• Maintain necessary documentation for projects and departmental activities.
• Foster open communication with employees and encourage their input on problem solving and process improvements.
• Support and reinforce workplace safety initiatives by identifying risks and ensuring adherence to EHS policies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

Jobot in Palatka, FL is hiring a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations at our plant. The role runs 5am–5pm Monday to Thursday, with 5 hours on Friday, and offers a competitive salary in the $90k–$105k range plus strong benefits and relocation assistance.

You will oversee production departments, drive lean initiatives, manage labor and schedules, ensure safety and quality, coach supervisors, and collaborate with HR on staffing and onboarding to maintain high performance.