Production Manager

Kelly; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in a unionized plant in Geneva, NY. You will develop schedules, enforce quality standards, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to maximize equipment utilization.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, inventory management, and payroll support, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Experience in production or operations leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience in unionized settings and team motivation.
• Knowledge of inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication across departments.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Developing and enforcing production schedules, quality standards, and operational processes to achieve company objectives
• Leading and motivating plant staff, promoting teamwork, and resolving conflicts in a unionized setting
• Managing inventory, raw materials procurement, and overseeing warehouse operations
• Monitoring production performance, analyzing reports, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to maximize equipment and resource utilization
• Upholding safety standards and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations
• Supporting payroll processing, maintaining accurate production records, and coordinating reporting requirements
• Recommending capital improvement projects and implementing solutions for operational challenges

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Shift: Day shift

At Kelly, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one?

Why you should apply to be Production Manager

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated team in a respected manufacturing environment
• Gain valuable experience in operational leadership within a unionized facility
• Work for an industry leader committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What’s a typical day as Production Manager? You’ll be:

• Developing and enforcing production schedules, quality standards, and operational processes to achieve company objectives
• Leading and motivating plant staff, promoting teamwork, and resolving conflicts in a unionized setting
• Managing inventory, raw materials procurement, and overseeing warehouse operations
• Monitoring production performance, analyzing reports, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to maximize equipment and resource utilization
• Upholding safety standards and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations
• Supporting payroll processing, maintaining accurate production records, and coordinating reporting requirements
• Recommending capital improvement projects and implementing solutions for operational challenges

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have proven experience in production or operations leadership, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Thrive in unionized settings and possess strong team leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Are knowledgeable in inventory management, raw material procurement, and warehouse operations
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
• Are committed to upholding safety standards and regulatory compliance
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.