Plant Production Leader: Lean, TPM & Team Growth

TalentSphere; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Floating Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness and Mental Health Resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Service Awards

Employee Discounts and Perks

Company-Sponsored Employee Events

Job summary

TalentSphere is seeking a Production Manager to lead a manufacturing operation on a fast-paced plant floor in Washington. You will mentor supervisors, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and partner with maintenance and quality teams to optimize equipment and processes.

You will guide continuous improvement efforts, develop people through coaching, and build a high-performing culture focused on delivering exceptional customer service and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• At least five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams through change with trust and accountability.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of production operations and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Production Supervisors and plant employees while building a safety-first culture.
• Drive operational excellence by meeting production, quality, cost, and customer service goals.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure products meet expectations and drive continuous improvements.
• Partner with Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support TPM initiatives by encouraging ownership across the production team.
• Coordinate with Shipping/Receiving to optimize schedules and on-time delivery.
• Work with HR to recruit, develop, coach, and retain top talent; build succession plans.
• Champion Lean initiatives and Kaizen events to eliminate waste and boost productivity.
• Ensure training on safety, quality, and production processes is effective.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Safety Programs

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Four-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

TalentSphere is seeking a Production Manager to lead a manufacturing operation on a fast-paced plant floor in Washington. You will mentor supervisors, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and partner with maintenance and quality teams to optimize equipment and processes.

You will guide continuous improvement efforts, develop people through coaching, and build a high-performing culture focused on delivering exceptional customer service and on-time delivery.