Production Manager

Hanes Companies; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

GreenScapes in Calhoun, GA seeks a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across two shifts. You will supervise ~40 employees, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include labor coordination, performance tracking, and workforce planning with staffing agencies. The role emphasizes strong leadership, teamwork, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in manufacturing or operations preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, performance management, and facility maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities across multiple shifts to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Execute production plans and schedules based on demand and forecasts.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and performance metrics, and drive improvements.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Lead safety meetings and reinforce a safety-first culture in the facility.
• Reconcile timecards and payroll information each pay period; maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Production scheduling

Facility maintenance

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing reporting systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GreenScapes is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across two shifts at our Calhoun, GA facility. This role is responsible for ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement. The Production Manager will oversee approximately 40 employees, support workforce planning, coordinate production schedules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee all production activities across multiple shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and timely operations.
• Execute production plans and schedules based on customer demand and sales forecasts.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and operational performance metrics, implementing improvements as needed.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide direct leadership and supervision for approximately 40 production employees.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to support performance and career growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring efforts, onboarding, and workforce planning, including managing temporary labor through staffing agencies.

Production Planning & Performance

• Track and analyze machine operator and overall production performance.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate results to leadership.
• Partner with Operations leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Reconcile employee timecards and payroll information each pay period.
• Purchase supplies and materials necessary to support daily operations.
• Maintain accurate operational and personnel records.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead weekly safety meetings and reinforce a safety-first culture throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and established safety procedures.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to improve workplace safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in manufacturing, business, or operations management preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, performance management, and facility maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.

Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer