Production Leader: Safe, Efficient Ops + Team Growth

Hanes Companies, Inc; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Discount stock plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Gym reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Hanes Companies, Inc. seeks a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Calhoun, GA facility across two shifts. You will supervise about 40 employees, coordinate production schedules, and drive safety, quality, efficiency and workforce engagement.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and continuous improvement mindset. You will ensure adherence to safety standards, manage payroll-related tasks, and partner with Operations leadership to optimize processes and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in manufacturing, business, or operations management preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience.
• Demonstrated 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 all production activities across multiple shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and timely 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.
• Lead weekly safety meetings and reinforce a safety-first culture throughout the facility.
• Support hiring efforts, onboarding, and workforce planning, including managing temporary labor through staffing agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Production scheduling

Facilities maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Education in manufacturing/business/operations management preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing reporting systems

Job description

Hanes Companies, Inc. seeks a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Calhoun, GA facility across two shifts. You will supervise about 40 employees, coordinate production schedules, and drive safety, quality, efficiency and workforce engagement.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and continuous improvement mindset. You will ensure adherence to safety standards, manage payroll-related tasks, and partner with Operations leadership to optimize processes and