Production Manager

HW Staffing Solutions; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorenco’s is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all aspects of the industrial printing production floor, including personnel management, process optimization, scheduling, and quality control. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial printing, lean manufacturing, and team development.

This direct-hire role is on-site in Bethel, CT, offering a salary of $110k to $120k. You will lead operators and technicians, drive safety, and partner with Engineering, Sales, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5–10 years in a production management role in industrial printing or packaging.
• Proven success leading high‑mix, low‑to‑medium volume teams and meeting schedules.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001:2015.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control production processes to meet customer deadlines.
• Conduct material inventory to ensure stock levels are accurate.
• Develop daily and weekly production schedules based on orders and capacity.
• Monitor production output and adjust resources, shifts, and operations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with job specs, color standards, and print tolerances.
• Identify opportunities to optimize machine utilization and reduce waste.
• Lead and manage a team of operators, technicians, and production staff.
• Provide training and cross‑training to ensure best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/Industrial Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Print workflow software

Job description

Production ManagerDirect Hire$110k to $120k

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Lorenco’s industrial printing production floor, including personnel management, process optimization, equipment efficiency, scheduling, and quality control. This role ensures that production goals are met or exceeded while maintaining safety standards and continuous improvement in processes and performance. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a strong background in industrial printing, lean manufacturing, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control production processes to meet customer deadlines.
• Conduct material inventory to ensure stock levels are accurate to mitigate a slowdown in production.
• Develop daily and weekly production schedules based on sales orders, inventory levels, and capacity planning.
• Monitor production output and adjust resources, shifts, and operations as needed to stay on track.
• Ensure compliance with job specifications, color standards, and print tolerances.
• Identify opportunities to optimize machine utilization, reduce setup time, and minimize waste.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of operators, technicians, and production staff.
• Provide training and development programs to ensure operators follow best practices and are cross‑trained across functions.
• Conduct regular team meetings, shift handovers, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, print registration, ink color matching, and defect control.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot defects, customer complaints, and in‑process inspections.
• Enforce company and OSHA safety protocols and ensure a clean, organized production area.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, and Purchasing to ensure smooth order flow, material availability, and technical feasibility.
• Provide accurate updates on order status, production bottlenecks, and customer delivery timelines.
• Participate in new product launches and prototyping efforts with engineering support.
• Support shipping and receiving products and materials. (As needed)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–10 years of experience in a production management role, preferably in industrial printing or packaging manufacturing.
• Proven success managing teams in a high‑mix, low‑to‑medium volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning tools, print workflow management, and ERP systems.
• Exceptional leadership, and communication, and conflict resolution skills; able to motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Solid understanding of color theory, ink systems, registration techniques, and substrates (plastics, films, foils, etc.).
• Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot production, personnel, or equipment issues calmly and effectively.
• Working knowledge of maintenance scheduling and preventive maintenance programs.
• Must understand theory and be able to troubleshoot screen printing

Additional Requirements

• Must provide professional references and recommendations.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• This role requires a full‑time, on-site presence in Bethel, CT.