Production Leader: Drive Operations, Safety & Delivery

The Dixon Group; Calvert Heights (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements, and more!

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, execute the Dixon Production System, and drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture.

You will develop schedules, manage staffing, monitor KPIs, and partner across maintenance, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and HR to meet customer demand and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production, operations, or plant management environment.
• 10+ years of working in manufacturing and production.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workforce management.
• Experience leading supervisors and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with production metrics, KPIs, and performance management systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or similar operational systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing floor operations and execution of the Dixon Production System (DPS).
• Develop production schedules, assign work, and hold supervisors accountable for meeting production targets safely and efficiently.
• Manage staffing levels, labor allocation, attendance, and workforce performance.
• Maintain production boards and monitor production status, capacity, and order flow.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime.
• Lead daily tier meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators including throughput, schedule adherence, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and safety metrics.
• Support employee development through onboarding, training, cross-training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive problem-solving efforts and implement corrective actions to remove operational bottlenecks.
• Participate in recruiting, employee relations, and succession planning efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Dixon Production System (DPS)

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Job description

The Dixon Group in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, execute the Dixon Production System, and drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture.

You will develop schedules, manage staffing, monitor KPIs, and partner across maintenance, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and HR to meet customer demand and continuous improvement goals.