Production Manager

Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc.; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc. in Cambridge, MN, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a ~30-person team, and drive Lean initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.

You will coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Shipping, develop production schedules, ensure quality standards, and continuously optimize workflows to meet delivery and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication across all levels.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise approximately 30 manufacturing employees.
• Oversee daily production of wildlife tracking devices and related products.
• Ensure production meets quality, productivity, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Set expectations and enforce work instructions, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Shipping and others to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify and address production issues and bottlenecks timely.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand and capacity.
• Identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

ERP systems

Quality control

Job description

The Production Manager oversees daily production activities, workforce planning, production scheduling, workflow optimization, inventory coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a key role in developing and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and support the company's long-term operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations Management

• Manage and provide leadership to approximately 30 manufacturing employees across production operations.
• Oversee the day-to-day manufacturing of wildlife tracking devices and related products and ensure production activities meet established quality, productivity, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Establish clear expectations for production employees and ensure employees follow established work instructions, manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Shipping, and other departments to ensure smooth production operations.
• Identify and address production issues, bottlenecks, equipment concerns, and workflow interruptions in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, staffing, materials, and available production capacity.
• Identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes, including excess movement, waiting, overproduction, defects, and inefficient workflows.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling.
• Experience implementing or utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn and utilize manufacturing, ERP, inventory, and production management systems.