Manufacturing Production Leader, Continuous Improvement

100Hires, Inc.; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Fairfield, NJ, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Production Leader to drive daily output while upholding quality and safety standards.

You will create, balance, and adapt production schedules to meet changing demand, and lead a high-performing team through coaching and clear accountability. Collaborate with QA, logistics, and procurement to align materials, inventory, and shipments; analyze data to identify bottlenecks and implement best-practice improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field—or commensurate manufacturing leadership experience.
• Track record as a Production Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong command of production processes and quality control practices.
• Fluent written and verbal communication; Spanish language capability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance across laminators, coaters, slitters, and sheeters.
• Create, balance, and adapt production schedules to meet changing customer demand.
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable a high-performing production team.
• Partner with QA to enforce quality systems and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with logistics and procurement to align materials, inventory, and shipments.
• Analyze data, identify bottlenecks, and implement best practices for sustained gains.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Spanish language capability

Manufacturing Instruction (MI)

SOPs

Supervisory Experience

Production Optimization

Production Planning & Scheduling

Inventory Management & Control

GMP

Data analysis

Production management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Production management software

Job description

Own the Floor. Improve Every Run.Join our Fairfield, NJ team as a hands-on Manufacturing Production Leader and turn great plans into great products—safely, efficiently, and on schedule.Your ImpactDeliver daily output targets while upholding rigorous quality and safety standards.Create, balance, and adapt production schedules to meet changing customer demand.Lead, coach, and hold accountable a high-performing production team.Partner with QA to enforce quality systems and drive corrective/preventive actions.Collaborate with logistics and procurement to align materials, inventory, and shipments.Analyze data, identify bottlenecks, and implement best practices for sustained gains.What You’ll DoMonitor performance across laminators, coaters, slitters, and sheeters.Adjust sequencing and staffing to optimize throughput and minimize downtime.Standardize work with MI and SOPs; reinforce GMP and safety requirements.Mentor team members, build bench strength, and foster a positive, productive culture.What You BringBachelor’s degree preferred in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field—or commensurate manufacturing leadership experience.Track record as a Production Manager (or equivalent) in a manufacturing environment.Strong command of production processes and quality control practices.Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving ability; fluent written and verbal communication, with Spanish language capability.Proficiency with data analysis and production management software.Calm under pressure; agile in a fast-paced, shifting-priority setting.Core Skills We Rely OnLeadership / People ManagementLanguage: SpanishManufacturing Instruction (MI)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Supervisory ExperienceProduction OptimizationProduction Planning & SchedulingInventory Management & ControlGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Scheduling ExperienceMachines & TechnologiesLaminators, coaters, slitters, and sheetersReady to lead with intention and improve every cycle? We’d love to talk.