Production Manager

Friday Workforce Solutions; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Friday Workforce Solutions in Asheville, NC seeks a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, boost output, and enhance efficiency and predictability. You will build repeatable processes, remove bottlenecks, and grow a strong production team to support company expansion.

The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing management, strong planning, scheduling, capacity, quality control, and ERP proficiency, with SAP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing management experience with direct oversight of operations and personnel.
• Strong production planning, scheduling, capacity management, quality control, leadership, analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ERP proficiency required.
• Background in low-volume, high-complexity, engineered-to-order or configurable equipment manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production scheduling, workflow, labor, materials, capacity, and quality.
• Establish production targets and KPIs; standardize SOPs and work instructions; apply lean principles to reduce waste, rework, costs, and lead times.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Purchasing to resolve production issues.
• Strengthen ERP-supported planning, work-order execution, and inventory accuracy.
• Coach employees, identify training needs, establish accountability, and maintain safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing Mgmt

Production Planning

Lean Principles

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

ERP Proficiency

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Production Manager will lead manufacturing operations, increase output, and improve efficiency and production predictability. This hands-on role focuses on building repeatable processes, eliminating bottlenecks, and developing a strong production team to support company growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage daily production scheduling, workflow, labor, materials, capacity, and quality.


• Establish production targets and KPIs; standardize SOPs and work instructions; and apply lean principles to reduce waste, rework, costs, and lead times.


• Collaborate with Engineering and Purchasing to resolve production issues.


• Strengthen ERP-supported planning, work-order execution, and inventory accuracy.


• Coach employees, identify training needs, establish accountability, and maintain safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should bring 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing management experience, including direct oversight of operations and personnel, with demonstrated success improving output and efficiency.


• Strong production planning, scheduling, capacity management, quality control, leadership, analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with manufacturing ERP proficiency.


• SAP experience, ERP optimization or operational transformation experience, and a background in low-volume, high-complexity, engineered-to-order or configurable equipment manufacturing are preferred.


• A bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.