Lean Production Manager, Metal Fabrication & Relocation Paid

Austin Allen Company - Professional Recruitment; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Paid relocation

Job summary

National Manufacturer is expanding its production leadership team in the Southern USA. The Production Manager will drive on-time deliveries, productivity, and quality using lean methods and cellular layouts, while promoting continuous improvements across shifts.

The role requires hands-on leadership, staff development, and collaboration with planning, maintenance, engineering, and customer service to meet aggressive production goals. Relocation benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in an industrial manufacturing plant.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in metal fabrication of heavy equipment.
• Strong Lean and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive on-time deliveries, productivity, and quality via lean management.
• Support lean manufacturing, 6S, Value Stream, and cellular manufacturing to reduce costs.
• Lead and train staff; schedule work; manage performance reviews.
• Direct the activities of production supervisors, maintenance, planning, customer service, and engineers.
• Hire and develop new leaders within the team.
• Coach and mentor staff.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Scheduling

Quality Management

Multi-shift Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

National Manufacturer is expanding its production leadership team in the Southern USA. The Production Manager will drive on-time deliveries, productivity, and quality using lean methods and cellular layouts, while promoting continuous improvements across shifts.

The role requires hands-on leadership, staff development, and collaboration with planning, maintenance, engineering, and customer service to meet aggressive production goals. Relocation benefits are provided.