Plant Production Manager - Lead Team, Safety & Efficiency

Hanes-Industries-Incorporated; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Paid time off

Stock plan

Education reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hanes Companies is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across two shifts at our Calhoun, GA facility. This role is responsible for ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.

You will oversee approximately 40 employees, support workforce planning, coordinate production schedules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; higher education in manufacturing, business, or operations management preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience.
• Proven success leading teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, performance management, and facility maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities across multiple shifts to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Execute production plans and schedules based on customer demand and sales forecasts.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and operational performance metrics, implementing improvements as needed.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Reconcile employee timecards and payroll information each pay period; purchase supplies and materials.
• Lead weekly safety meetings and reinforce a safety-first culture; ensure OSHA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Manufacturing reporting systems

MS Office

Job description

Hanes Companies is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across two shifts at our Calhoun, GA facility. This role is responsible for ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.

You will oversee approximately 40 employees, support workforce planning, coordinate production schedules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.