Production Manager

Globalchannelmanagement; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production management firm in Ayer, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced Production Manager. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in food, beverage, biotech, or pharmaceutical sectors. Responsibilities include overseeing daily manufacturing processes, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead a dynamic manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food, beverage, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, SOPs, OSHA, and FDA standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing processes to meet safety and quality targets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supervisory or management experience

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Familiarity with KPIs

Continuous improvement initiatives

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Production Manager needs 5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment in food, beverage, biotech, or pharmaceutical

• Production manager,
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment in food, beverage, biotech, or pharmaceutical
• Oversee daily manufacturing processes to meet or exceed safety, quality, productivity, cost, and team performance targets.
• Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure performance and drive process improvements.
• Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model to analyze root causes and implement lasting solutions when goals are not met.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, eliminate waste, and improve scheduling and efficiency.
• Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing team members to ensure consistent performance and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality requirements, including GMPs, SOPs, OSHA, and FDA standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and employee involvement across all operations.
• Oversee material availability, product quality, and on-time delivery through effective resource allocation.
• Facilitate daily and weekly operational reviews to ensure alignment with short- and long-term production goals.
• Support new product launches in collaboration with business and production teams.
• Lead workforce planning and training programs to build flexibility and ensure succession readiness.