Production Manager

MBC Talent Connections; Georgia; On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical premium coverage for both

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match and safe har

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Financial wellness program access

Excellent relocation package

Job summary

MBC Talent Connections in Southwest Georgia seeks a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in a highly regulated environment. You will drive safe, efficient production that meets quality, delivery, and cost targets while developing frontline supervisors.

This hands-on role partners with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Finance and EH&S to keep operations compliant. The position requires 10+ years in regulated manufacturing and a bachelor’s degree in a technical field.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership in a regulated environment.
• Experience leading production teams of 50+ employees through frontline supervisors.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP, ISO standards, MDR, OSHA, and quality system requirements.
• Experience with production planning, labor scheduling, capacity planning, and operational budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Build production schedules and allocate labor, equipment, and resources to meet customer demand.
• Monitor production metrics and KPIs to find gains in productivity, quality, and cost.
• Manage competing priorities while protecting production commitments.
• Build, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and production leadership teams.
• Foster accountability, engagement, and a continuous improvement mindset across the floor.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP, ISO standards, MDR, OSHA, and quality system requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement CAPA.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and operational projects.
• Take part in capital planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Production planning

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or related technical discipline

Job description

Production Manager

Location: Southwest GA, US
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in a highly regulated environment. You will drive safe, efficient production that meets quality, delivery, and cost targets, and you will develop the supervisors and teams who run the floor. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Finance, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) to keep operations running smoothly and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Build production schedules and allocate labor, equipment, and resources to meet customer demand.
• Monitor production metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to find gains in productivity, quality, and cost.
• Manage competing priorities while protecting production commitments.

People Leadership

• Build, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and production leadership teams.
• Foster accountability, engagement, and a continuous improvement mindset across the floor.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards, Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and other applicable regulations.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).

Continuous Improvement & Planning

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and operational projects.
• Take part in capital planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership in a regulated environment.
• Experience leading production teams of 50+ employees through frontline supervisors.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP, ISO standards, MDR, OSHA, and quality system requirements.
• Experience with production planning, labor scheduling, capacity planning, and operational budgeting.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Communication skills to influence at all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with MDR and TÜV SÜD regulatory requirements.
• Experience in similarly regulated industries such as aerospace, food and beverage, or pharmaceuticals.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Base salary: $125,000 to $145,000
• Target bonus: 15-20%

Benefits

• 100% medical premium coverage for employees and dependents
• Dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match and safe harbor retirement contribution
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial wellness program access
• Excellent relocation package

Interested in This Role?

If you have led production teams in a regulated manufacturing environment and want to own results on the floor, we would like to hear from you. Relocation support is available for candidates moving to the area.