Production Manager

Sherwin-Williams; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Production Manager to lead the production supervisors and ensure schedules, quality, and cost objectives are met at our Fernley facility. You will drive continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and effective use of manufacturing equipment while coordinating with operations and maintenance teams.

The role requires strong leadership, a bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience, and the ability to manage cross-functional projects and achieve site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in manufacturing/ops environment.
• Minimum 2 years leading production/supervisory teams.
• Experience applying continuous improvement tools (Six Sigma, Lean, 5S).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to production supervisors.
• Manage production and shipping schedules while maintaining quality and controlling costs.
• Plan workforce requirements and develop operational policies.
• Ensure safe and effective use of manufacturing equipment; support safety initiatives.
• Monitor quality and productivity to meet service and cost objectives.
• Oversee training, performance management and corrective actions.
• Lead regular workforce meetings to drive Operational Excellence.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Quality assurance

Safety

Communication

Budgeting/cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Timekeeping systems

Production control systems

Safety management systems

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for managing production processes to ensure attainment of established goals for the facility, division, and Company. This role is responsible for supporting attainment of the operational goals in the production area through the implementation of the company's vision and strategy. This role supports site production, quality, safety, and compliance efforts through continuous improvement activities to ensure all requirements are completed in a timely manner and provides direct management of production supervisors.

Additional Information

• Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Occasional Night Shift as Needed)
• 5% Travel
• This position is also eligible for bonus and long-term incentive compensation awards based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
• Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to production supervisors
• Accountable for production and shipping schedules, maintaining quality, controlling manufacturing costs, and promoting good employee and community relationships
• Analyze and plan for production workforce requirements
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures
• Ensure effective and safe use of manufacturing equipment
• Support facility safety initiatives
• Monitor quality and productivity to ensure service and cost objectives are met
• Manage employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
• Conduct regular communication meetings with workforce to enhance BMS (Business Management System) and Operational Excellence
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility or in an operations environment
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility or in an operations environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Have Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)
• Have at least three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
• Have prior work experience using timekeeping and/or production control systems
• Have prior work experience using a safety management system
• Have previous work experience in a multi-shift operation

Possible

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world‑class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well‑being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin‑Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin‑Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.