Production Manager

Kurt Manufacturing; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Production Manager directs and coordinates department activities to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties.

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $81,427 to $108,569. The exact salary may be determined on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Exceptional Microsoft Office suite skills, specifically Word and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• 5 years of related experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities, such as new commitments, status of work in progress and problems encountered.
• Gives work directions, resolves problems, prepares schedules, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
• Coordinates activities of department with related activities of other departments to ensure efficiency and economy.
• Prepares reports and records on department activities for management, using computer.
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures and practices.
• May initiate or authorize employee hire, promotion, discharge or transfer.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

5280 Main St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

All Employees interested in internal job opportunities must notify their Supervisors before they apply.

Job Summary

The Production Manager directs and coordinates department activities to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and analyzes reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities, such as new commitments, status of work in progress and problems encountered.
• Gives work directions, resolves problems, prepares schedules, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
• Coordinates activities of department with related activities of other departments to ensure efficiency and economy.
• Prepares reports and records on department activities for management, using computer.
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures and practices.
• May initiate or authorize employee hire, promotion, discharge or transfer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 3 years of related experience
• Exceptional Microsoft Office suite skills, specifically Word and Excel

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a related field
• 5 years of related experience

Hours

6:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Compensation

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $81,427 to $108,569. The exact salary may be determined on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title.Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Ratingsedentary work.Work involves exerting 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time):

• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear and have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less

The worker will occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
If you are a qualifiedindividual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.

5280 Main St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421, USA