Production Leader: Lean Ops & Safety Excellence

IPEX Group; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX is a leading North American plastic piping provider seeking a Production Manager at our Kingman plant. The role leads production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing, collaborating with Maintenance, Quality, Health & Safety, and cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will develop talent and drive Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will manage budgets, drive cost reduction, and deliver customer

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive production leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading teams, developing talent, managing employee relations, and influencing organizational performance.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, quality systems, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.) and good general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to safely deliver customer requirements while optimizing productivity, quality, inventory levels, labor utilization, and manufacturing costs.
• Drive operational excellence through production planning, performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Analyze production metrics, downtime, and operational results to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, company policies, and environmental, health, and safety requirements, while championing a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the management of raw materials, packaging materials, regrind, and non-hazardous waste in accordance with facility procedures.
• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and plant employees through performance management, training, succession planning, talent development, and recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, HSE, and other cross-functional teams to achieve production objectives and improve operational performance.
• Lead and sustain initiatives such as Lean manufacturing practices and 5S programs to maintain an organized, efficient, and high-performing workplace.
• Manage departmental budgets and expenditures and provide operational reporting to support business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

College/university in engineering or manufacturing or equivalent experience

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

IPEX is a leading North American plastic piping provider seeking a Production Manager at our Kingman plant. The role leads production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing, collaborating with Maintenance, Quality, Health & Safety, and cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will develop talent and drive Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will manage budgets, drive cost reduction, and deliver customer