Production Manager

LHH; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401K plan

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Production Manager in California to plan, coordinate, and oversee daily manufacturing operations ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will lead production teams, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement to maximize productivity while reducing costs.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain to optimize processes, manage staffing, and monitor KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production activities to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor performance, quality, efficiency, and labor utilization to reach goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to optimize processes.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve workflow.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Communication

Production planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Data analysis & KPI interpretation

Budgeting & cost control

Quality & safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Operations/Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor production performance, quality, efficiency, and labor utilization to achieve operational goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and team members to foster a high-performing workforce.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to optimize production processes.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory to support uninterrupted operations.
• Analyze production metrics and prepare reports on productivity, quality, downtime, and costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Manage staffing, labor scheduling, overtime, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support budgeting, cost control, and operational planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Production planning, scheduling, and workflow management.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret production data and KPIs.
• Budget management and cost control experience.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing best practices.
• Thorough understanding of workplace safety regulations and risk management.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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