Production Manager

Join Our Team; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

On-site clinic

401(K) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

M-D Building Products is seeking a Production Manager to lead a three-shift caulk and sealants operation. You will drive safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost control on the plant floor while developing and mentoring three shift supervisors.

You will apply LEAN and DMAIC methodologies, manage production schedules, and partner with Maintenance on TPM. The role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Psychology, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years manufacturing leadership, multi-shift supervision.
• Experience with LEAN tools: 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, SMED, visual management, kaizen.
• DMAIC tools for root cause analysis.
• Experience in chemical, adhesives, or sealants manufacturing (preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead zero-harm safety culture; enforce chemical handling, LOTO, PPE; coordinate with EHS.
• Own production control plans; lead corrective actions to reduce scrap.
• Deliver on-time production schedule across three shifts.
• Manage cost per earned hour; drive waste reduction.
• Run daily SNAP meetings at shift changes.
• Standardize shift handoff; conduct 5S audits.
• Apply LEAN and DMAIC; update standard work and training.
• Define TPM with Maintenance; clarify roles.
• Support equipment installations and operator training.
• Coach three shift supervisors; manage training matrix.

Skills

Leadership

LEAN

DMAIC

5S

Kaizen

Root cause

Pareto analysis

Communication

Multi-shift leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Job description

The Production Manager leads plant production across three shifts, five days a week, in our caulk and sealant manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for safety, quality, delivery, and cost on the production floor. The Production Manager drives disciplined day-to-day execution, training, and corrective actions, supports the quality system, and develops shift supervisors while giving them room to grow into stronger leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a zero-harm safety culture; enforce chemical handling, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and PPE standards; and work with EHS to close out incident corrective actions.
• Support the quality system, own production control plans, and lead corrective actions to reduce scrap batches and scrap tubes.
• Deliver the production schedule on time and in full while holding consistent standards across all shifts.
• Manage cost per earned hour, staff to demand, and drive waste reduction.
• Run daily SNAP meetings at every shift change covering safety, quality, schedule, equipment status, and open actions, with clear owners and follow-up.
• Standardize the shift handoff process; conduct 5S audits, post scores, and sustain improvements.
• Apply LEAN and DMAIC tools to improvement projects and carry them through the Control phase with updated standard work and training.
• Partner with Maintenance to define Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), including clear Production and Maintenance roles and responsibilities.
• Support equipment installations, startups, and operator training.
• Coach and develop three shift supervisors, own the training matrix, and fill in during supervisor absences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Psychology, Operations, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including leading supervisors in a multi-shift operation.
• Proven experience with LEAN tools, including 5S, standard work, value stream mapping (VSM), SMED, visual management, and kaizen.
• Working knowledge of DMAIC tools, including root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, and control plans.
• Experience in chemical, adhesives, or sealants manufacturing. (Preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. (Preferred)

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to develop supervisors and hold teams accountable to clear standards.
• Ability to lead consistently across multiple shifts and keep expectations the same from shift to shift.
• Solid understanding of chemical handling, LOTO, PPE, and general manufacturing safety practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to find root causes and follow corrective actions through to completion.
• Comfortable working with production data and KPIs to track performance and make decisions.
• Ability to run effective, focused meetings with clear owners and follow-up.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and leadership.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and manufacturing or ERP systems.

Physical Demands

• The role requires standing and walking on the plant floor for extended periods of time. The associate must be able to bend, reach, climb stairs, and move throughout the facility, and must wear required PPE for extended periods. The work is performed around noise, moving equipment, and chemicals. The role also requires flexibility to be on-site across all three shifts as business needs require.
• This is an on-site, plant-floor role in a caulk and sealant manufacturing facility. The work environment includes exposure to chemicals, moving equipment, and noise, and PPE is required. Flexibility to support all three shifts is required, including early mornings, evenings, and coverage for supervisor absences.

Who is M-D?

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.

We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product.

At M-D, wedon'tjust compete in ourcategories,we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellenceisn'taccidental. It results from more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.

Integrity

~Honestydoesn'tneed a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.

Vision

~Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.

Commitment

~Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.

Communication

~We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up forwhat'sright.

Stewardship

~We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customerdelight.

When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops thatpotential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D.

• M-D Building Products, Inc. offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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