Manufacturing Department Manager

Software Placement Group, SPG; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Morristown, TN is seeking a Department Production Manager to lead a high-volume production area operating 3 shifts, overseeing production supervisors and nearly 100 hourly employees, driving process improvements and supporting business growth.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, quality, and on-time delivery while developing team capabilities and supporting new customer onboarding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manager or supervisor roles.
• Solid understanding of high-volume production.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Energetic demeanor and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Production Supervisors overseeing nearly 100 hourly employees
• Drive improvements in processes across a high-volume production area operating 3-shifts
• Resolve production issues as they arise on the floor
• Ensure safety, quality, and delivery goals are consistently met
• Spend significant time on the production floor providing hands‑on leadership
• Support efforts to bring on new customers by positively influencing departmental performance

Skills

Mgmt experience

High-volume production

Leadership

Energetic demeanor

Job description

Location: Morristown, TN | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A major manufacturer in the greater Morristown, TN area is seeking a Department Production Manager to lead a high-volume production area operating 3-shifts. This hands-on leadership role oversees Production Supervisors and nearly 100 hourly employees, playing a key part in driving process improvements and supporting business growth.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage Production Supervisors overseeing nearly 100 hourly employees
• Drive improvements in processes across a high-volume production area operating 3-shifts
• Resolve production issues as they arise on the floor
• Ensure safety, quality, and delivery goals are consistently met
• Spend significant time on the production floor providing hands‑on leadership
• Support efforts to bring on new customers by positively influencing departmental performance

Required qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in Manager or Supervisor level positions
• Solid understanding of high-volume production
• Strong leadership skills
• Energetic demeanor

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Relocation assistance available

Why this role

This role offers the opportunity to lead a large team in a high-volume production area operating 3-shifts and directly influence process improvements and new customer growth.