Production Manager

Standex; Concord (NH); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Standex in Concord, NH is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost control. You will drive daily performance, foster accountability, and enable a culture of continuous improvement across the plant.

Responsibilities include leading Lean initiatives, KPI management, resource optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction, while supporting growth and strategic

Jobbeschreibung

The Production Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations to achieve excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role drives operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives, employee development, KPI management, resource optimization, and strategic execution. The Production Manager plays a key role in fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Establish and lead operational review cadences, including KPI reviews, performance reporting, and action planning.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to ensure targets are met.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members while promoting employee engagement and accountability.
• Ensure effective allocation of labor, equipment, and resources to support production requirements and business priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes, enhance product quality, and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Play an active role in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
• Identify and implement manufacturing best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Support plant initiatives, strategic objectives, and special projects as assigned by the Plant Manager.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of production management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including hiring, employee development, performance management, and employee relations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, lean principles, continuous improvement, and KPI-driven management.
• Ability to prioritize resources and drive execution against business objectives.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience participating in SIOP/S&OP planning processes.
• Prior experience leading performance improvement initiatives within a manufacturing operation.
• SAP Business One
• Customer Interaction