Lean Production Manager: Lead Safe, On-Time Quality Ops

Paylocity; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Tolleson, AZ is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead all manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and driving lean initiatives. The role requires a hands-on leader with a proven track record in managing personnel and continuous improvement.

You will coach supervisors, monitor KPIs (OEE, scrap), manage inventory, and uphold OSHA policies while fostering a positive culture and CDI values.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production or Operations Manager role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with experience supervising multiple shifts or departments.
• Expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification a plus).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the daily manufacturing operations to meet scheduled production targets and customer delivery requirements.
• Manage, coach, and develop all production personnel, including Shift Supervisors and department Leads, to optimize performance and foster a positive culture.
• Monitor standard key performance indicators (KPIs) for productivity, on-time completion, scrap/rework rates, and equipment utilization (OEE).
• Enforce and promote all standard company safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment and full compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Drive the implementation and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) across all production lines according to company standards.
• Manage and communicate inventory management to optimize raw material flow, control inventory levels, and minimize lead times.
• Manage standard equipment maintenance protocols.
• Manage standard quality protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Problem Solving

People Management

Job description

Paylocity in Tolleson, AZ is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead all manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and driving lean initiatives. The role requires a hands-on leader with a proven track record in managing personnel and continuous improvement.

You will coach supervisors, monitor KPIs (OEE, scrap), manage inventory, and uphold OSHA policies while fostering a positive culture and CDI values.