Production Manager

Century Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 122,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client seeking a Production Manager to join their team. The role oversees daily production operations to meet manufacturing goals, quality standards, and delivery requirements, while directing schedules and staffing.

Competitive base compensation ranges from $122,000 to $172,000 annually, with a focus on process improvements, safety, cost control, and workforce development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• 4+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory control, quality management, and workplace safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure manufacturing goals, quality standards, and delivery requirements are consistently achieved.
• Manage production schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation to support operational efficiency and customer demand.
• Lead, train, and develop production personnel while supporting performance management and workforce planning activities.
• Monitor inventory usage, production costs, and operational metrics to improve productivity and control expenses.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Production Manager to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $122,000 to $172,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure manufacturing goals, quality standards, and delivery requirements are consistently achieved.
• Manage production schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation to support operational efficiency and customer demand.
• Lead, train, and develop production personnel while supporting performance management and workforce planning activities.
• Monitor inventory usage, production costs, and operational metrics to improve productivity and control expenses.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
  
  

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 4+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory control, quality management, and workplace safety practices.
• Previous experience managing production schedules, staffing requirements, and operational performance metrics.
• Ability to oversee multiple priorities while maintaining efficiency, quality, and customer service expectations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with experience hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating production teams.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Prior experience managing manufacturing costs, production variances, and process optimization initiatives.
• Highly organized and results driven professional with the ability to lead teams in a fast paced environment.
  
  

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