Production Manager

gpac LLC.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Massachusetts to hire an experienced Production Manager who can oversee daily operations, improve productivity, and lead a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has machine shop or manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace or medical sectors, with strong leadership, scheduling, Lean manufacturing, quality and safety expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent required; experience in machine shop or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record of developing staff.
• Experience with production scheduling, Lean Manufacturing, and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and production schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees while building a strong team environment.
• Drive process improvements, problem-solving, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Improve productivity, profitability, workflow, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production costs, quality, waste reduction, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Manage staffing, budgeting, reporting, and operational planning.
• Identify and implement capital investments and improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, company policies, and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Employee development

Production scheduling

Manufacturing operations

Workforce planning

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Quality

Safety

Education

College degree, high school diploma, trade school certificate, or equivalent

Job description

GPAC has partnered with a growing manufacturing company seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations, improve productivity, and drive continuous improvement.

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Machine shop or manufacturing experience is a MUST. Aerospace or medical manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and production schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees while building a strong team environment.
• Drive process improvements, problem-solving, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Improve productivity, profitability, workflow, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production costs, quality, waste reduction, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Manage staffing, budgeting, reporting, and operational planning.
• Identify and implement capital investments and improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, company policies, and state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• College degree, high school diploma, trade school certificate, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
• Experience with production scheduling, manufacturing operations, and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality, and safety.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.