People-First Production Manager: Safety, Lean & Growth

Rehrig Pacific Company; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k & ESOP

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company seeks a Production Manager to guide plant operations with empathy, driving performance while prioritizing safety, quality, and people. You will be hands-on, visible, and impactful daily, leading diverse teams and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes developing people, improving processes, and delivering measurable production results in a fast-paced environment. A focus on safety culture and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership roles.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically JD Edwards (JDE).
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions.
• Passion for developing people and improving processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead with empathy to develop and engage teams.
• Drive safety excellence through inspections and audits.
• Boost efficiency with daily Gemba walks and KPI monitoring.
• Deliver results by meeting production and quality targets and accurate ERP reporting.
• Engage and inspire through team meetings and open communication.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Operational excellence

People development

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company seeks a Production Manager to guide plant operations with empathy, driving performance while prioritizing safety, quality, and people. You will be hands-on, visible, and impactful daily, leading diverse teams and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes developing people, improving processes, and delivering measurable production results in a fast-paced environment. A focus on safety culture and continuous improvement is essential.