Production Manager

Precise Personnel, LLC.; California; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Precise Personnel, LLC. in California is seeking a seasoned Production Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee daily manufacturing operations.

You will lead production teams, monitor quality, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement to maximize productivity while controlling costs and downtime. The role requires collaboration with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain, plus hands-on budgeting and scheduling.

Formación

• 5+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer demands.
• Monitor production performance, efficiency, and quality to ensure targets are achieved.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to optimize operations.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve workflow.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support uninterrupted production.
• Analyze production data and prepare reports on productivity, quality, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Manage labor scheduling, overtime, and staffing requirements.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained by coordinating preventive maintenance activities.
• Participate in budgeting, cost control, and operational planning.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Production planning

Problem-solving

Time management

Analytical mindset

Budgeting

Quality systems

Safety compliance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Operations

Herramientas

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role leads production teams, monitors quality standards, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize productivity while minimizing costs and downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer demands.
• Monitor production performance, efficiency, and quality to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to optimize operations.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve workflow.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support uninterrupted production.
• Analyze production data and prepare reports on productivity, quality, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Manage labor scheduling, overtime, and staffing requirements.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained by coordinating preventive maintenance activities.
• Participate in budgeting, cost control, and operational planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Production planning and scheduling
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Time management and organizational skills
• Analytical and data-driven mindset
• Budget and cost management
• Quality management systems knowledge
• Safety compliance and risk management

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• May require standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output and schedule adherence
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Labor productivity
• Scrap and waste reduction
• Downtime reduction
• On-time delivery performance
• Safety performance (incident rate)
• Product quality and customer satisfaction
• Inventory accuracy
• Employee engagement and retention

Benefits (Example)

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus
• Employee assistance program

This job description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and qualifications of the Production Manager position. Duties may be modified to meet business needs.