Production Manager

Hirebridge; Bell (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Supportive culture

Benefits including 401K

Job summary

Hirebridge is seeking a Production Manager for our Bell, California facility. You will own day-to-day operations, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and drive performance across production and packaging teams.

You will oversee scheduling, safety, quality, and efficiency while mentoring a team of 15+ employees. This salaried management role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic, fast-paced culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience leading 15+ team members.
• Experience with MS Office, WMS, and ideally JDE.
• Experience monitoring plant ops using spreadsheets or Power BI reports.
• Knowledge of Lean, World Class Manufacturing or similar principles; implementation experience preferred.
• Strong people management skills with ability to motivate and train a team.
• Experience managing a departmental budget.
• Results oriented with bias toward action and delivery.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Safety minded; industrial safety certification a plus.
• Ability to document and maintain SOPs and train teams to follow them.

Responsibilities

• Report to Plant Manager and oversee production operations.
• Support efficient manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Ensure peak productivity, quality, and performance across production.
• Supervise daily operations in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Lead teams transforming raw materials into finished goods.
• Motivate and train staff; provide performance feedback.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and resources to meet demand.
• Foster buy-in for new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement Lean initiatives and CI programs.
• Monitor safety, quality, and output; drive improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Develop and track production schedules and adjust as needed.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

People management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Lean/WCM knowledge

Results orientation

Communication

Training & development

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

WMS

JDE (JD Edwards)

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

We are currently seeking a Production Manager at our Bell, California facility. This is a key role for the company where you will take ownership of the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing production department. You will play a critical role in driving performance, efficiency, and growth. As Production Manager, you won’t just maintain operations — you’ll lead continuous improvement initiatives, inspire teams, and help shape the future of the plant.

Your ideas and leadership will be valued. If you’re ready to move beyond simply identifying opportunities for improvement and want the autonomy to implement real change, this is the place for you. You’ll have the chance to expand your skills, introduce innovative solutions, and collaborate with a strong team in a fast-paced, supportive culture that encourages initiative and professional growth.

Why apply?

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity for advancement
• Supportive and team-oriented culture
• Comprehensive benefits program: Medical, Dental, Vision, disability, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays and 401K
• Opportunity to work with respected brands and products trusted throughout the constructions industry

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• This is a salaried management position and will report directly to the Plant Manager
• Serve as a production resource to support efficient manufacturing and packaging operations
• Ensure peak productivity, quality, and performance throughout the production process
• Supervise daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Lead production teams in transforming raw materials into finished goods
• Develop employee motivation and enthusiasm by setting clear expectations, providing training, giving performance feedback, and engaging in ongoing open communication and employee development, as well as encouraging employees to make suggestions
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and other resources to meet operational demands
• Build team support and gain employee buy-in for new ideas and operational changes
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Develop and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement programs
• Monitor production performance and drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and output
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to support production objectives
• Develop production schedules, then track and follow up on day-to-day operations and make timely adjustments to the schedule to meet production goals.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable occupational health, environmental, and safety policies and procedures

About You:

To be a good fit for this role, you should have:

• A bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of supervisory experience over a team of 15+, including training discipline and performance management
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and WMS; familiarity with JDE is a plus
• Experience monitoring and analyzing plant operations by utilizing spreadsheets, such as Excel, or database reports (Power BI)
• Knowledge of Lean, World Class Manufacturing or similar principles; direct experience implementing those principles is strongly preferred
• Strong ability as a people manager, with the skill to motivate and train a team
• Experience managing a departmental budget
• A results orientation and a bias toward action
• An analytical approach to problem solving
• A professional aptitude in presentation skills
• A safety-conscious mindset; an industrial safety certification is a plus
• The ability to document and maintain SOPs, and to train the team to do the same

About Us

We are dedicated to excellence as the industry leader by supplying our customers with quality, innovative building products. Our Company is committed to safely maximizing productivity, profits, and opportunities for employee growth, and we are committed to maintaining a leadership position as an innovative, dynamic organization dedicated to providing quality products and services meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations.