Production Manager

Leoforce

Coldwater (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k)

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Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

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Job summary

Leoforce seeks an experienced Production Manager in Coldwater, MI to oversee all production operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety protocols are strictly followed. The role requires a deep understanding of operations, extrusion, continuous improvement, Disamatic, foundries, and safety, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.

The position involves managing hourly teams, coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and developing production

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
Minimum of 5 years in a similar role in the Accounting and Finance industry.
Proven experience with operations, extrusion, continuous improvement, Disamatic, foundries, and safety.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
Excellent financial and budgeting skills, with the ability to manage production budgets effectively.
Strong knowledge of safety protocols and regulations in the Accounting and Finance industry.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the production department to ensure efficiency and productivity.
Implement and manage extrusion processes, ensuring optimal performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Operate and maintain Disamatic molding machines and other foundry equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Implement and enforce safety protocols, ensuring all staff adhere to safety regulations and standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Collaborate with other department heads to align production processes with company objectives.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching to enhance team performance.
Develop and manage production budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, implementing new technologies and methods where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Continuous improvement

Extrusion

Disamatic

Foundry operations

Safety compliance

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Finance background

Accounting background

Job description

Production Manager

Coldwater,MI, US

Job Description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year

Job Details

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic, and dedicated Permanent Production Manager to join our team in the Accounting and Finance industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of our production department, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safety protocols are strictly adhered to. This role requires a deep understanding of operations, extrusion, continuous improvement, Disamatic, foundries, and safety. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the production department to ensure efficiency and productivity.
Implement and manage extrusion processes, ensuring optimal performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Operate and maintain Disamatic molding machines and other foundry equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Implement and enforce safety protocols, ensuring all staff adhere to safety regulations and standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Collaborate with other department heads to align production processes with company objectives.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching to enhance team performance.
Develop and manage production budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, implementing new technologies and methods where applicable.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in the Accounting and Finance industry.
Proven experience with operations, extrusion, continuous improvement, Disamatic, foundries, and safety.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
Excellent financial and budgeting skills, with the ability to manage production budgets effectively.
Strong knowledge of safety protocols and regulations in the Accounting and Finance industry.

A bit about us:

Our client, a well-established heavy industrial manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency across the plant.

This position will oversee production personnel, coordinate manufacturing schedules, monitor key performance metrics, and work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure production targets are consistently achieved. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manufacturing leader who understands heavy industrial processes, can effectively manage hourly teams, and has a strong track record of improving production performance.

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