PRODUCTION MANAGER

CPW America Co; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hellenic Cables Americas in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations in a highly automated wire and cable facility. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving operational excellence across extrusion, stranding, and jacketing processes.

You will partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics to optimize production planning, workforce management, and continuous improvement initiatives, building a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume industrial setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience with cable/manufacturing processes and highly automated environments.
• Strong leadership, KPI management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet demand.
• Oversee extrusion, stranding, jacketing and related processes.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics.
• Monitor OEE, downtime, scrap, and drive improvement.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, labor, and costs.
• Support ERP implementation and manufacturing systems.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

OEE optimization

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional teamwork

ERP/MRP systems

Quality management

Analytical skills

Budget management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Hellenic Cables, a subsidiary of Cenergy Holdings with more than 70 years of manufacturing excellence, is expanding its global footprint with a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Baltimore, Maryland. This advanced operation will produce highly engineered underground power and telecommunications cable products to support growing global infrastructure and energy demand.

As part of this exciting growth, we are seeking a Production Manager to help lead manufacturing operations and support the successful launch and long-term performance of the facility. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing global organization and play a critical leadership role in building a high-performing production culture focused on safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a highly automated wire and cable manufacturing environment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Role Overview

The Production Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational objectives are consistently achieved for one of three main operational processes. Reporting to the Senior Operations Director, this role oversees production planning, workforce management, process optimization, and cross-functional coordination to drive efficient and reliable plant performance.

This position plays a key role in supporting extrusion, stranding, jacketing, and other cable manufacturing processes while ensuring adherence to customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. The Production Manager will help establish best-in-class manufacturing practices and drive operational performance across the facility.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize manufacturing efficiency and throughput
• Oversee cable manufacturing processes including extrusion, stranding, jacketing, and related production activities
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics teams to support efficient plant operations and customer delivery commitments
• Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) to identify opportunities for improvement
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and productivity enhancement
• Ensure all products meet established quality standards, customer specifications, and industry requirements
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, operators, and production staff to build a high-performing and engaged workforce
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through training, audits, compliance, and accountability
• Support inventory management and material planning activities to ensure operational continuity and minimize production disruptions
• Manage production-related projects, including process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product introductions
• Monitor and manage departmental budgets, labor utilization, and operational costs
• Support the implementation and optimization of ERP and manufacturing systems to improve operational visibility and efficiency
• Contribute to long-term operational strategies and plant performance objectives aligned with business goals

Qualifications/Skills

• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within an industrial environment required
• Prior experience within the wire and cable manufacturing industry strongly preferred
• Experience in continuous manufacturing environments such as cable manufacturing, aluminum or copper wire production, metallurgical processing, extrusion operations, compound/elastomer manufacturing, plastics, or other highly automated industrial production environments preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing production teams in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing setting
• Experience with cable manufacturing processes, continuous production environments, or heavy industrial manufacturing preferred
• Demonstrated experience with production planning, scheduling, KPI management, and operational performance improvement
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and process optimization principles
• Understanding of quality management systems, ISO standards, and manufacturing best practices
• Experience monitoring and improving OEE, scrap reduction, throughput, and production efficiency metrics
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and analytical skills
• Experience managing budgets, labor performance, and production costs
• Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to safety, accountability, and operational excellence
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands, technologies, and business needs

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following date of hire, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Hellenic Cables Americas is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.