Production Manager

Eastridge Workforce Solutions; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

PTO

Paid Holidays

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with a manufacturing organization in Hopkinsville, KY to fill a Production Manager role. The position oversees 35–40 production employees and a Production Assistant, directing daily operations and leading continuous improvements across safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on leadership and experience with ERP/MRP systems, producing schedules, and Lean practices. Competitive salary is provided with a 7:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Hands-on leadership to coach and develop 35–40 production employees and a Production Assistant.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and workflow in a factory setting.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP or comparable manufacturing management systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery goals.
• Coach and develop 35–40 production staff and direct a Production Assistant.
• Create and execute production plans based on customer requirements and capacity.
• Monitor performance and identify efficiency, throughput, and cost improvements.
• Support scheduling, material requirements, and shop-floor execution using ERP/MRP systems.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of production staff.
• Ensure processes and quality requirements are followed and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schedule: Approximately 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Salary: $95,000 – $100,000 per year

The salary range for this position is expected to be between $95,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

No sponsorship is available now or in the future. Applicants must have relevant experience aligned with the requirements of this position to be considered.

About the Role

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in the Hopkinsville, Kentucky area to identify an experienced Production Manager.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing leadership opportunity responsible for directing daily production operations, developing and leading a manufacturing workforce, maintaining production schedules, and driving improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and delivery performance.

The Production Manager will oversee approximately 35–40 production employees and one Production Assistant and work closely with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other functions to support overall manufacturing performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations and production personnel to achieve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Manage, coach, develop, and evaluate approximately 35–40 production employees while providing direction to a Production Assistant.
• Develop and execute production plans and schedules based on customer requirements, available labor, materials, and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, workflow, quality, and operating costs.
• Utilize ERP/MRP and manufacturing planning systems to support production scheduling, material requirements, and operational execution.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and development of production employees.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, work instructions, engineering practices, and quality requirements are consistently followed.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities while partnering with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other departments to improve manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Strong hands‑on manufacturing leadership experience with the ability to lead, motivate, coach, and hold production teams accountable.
• Demonstrated understanding of production planning, scheduling, workflow, labor utilization, and shop‑floor operations.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or comparable manufacturing management systems.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively across production, engineering, maintenance, and quality functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates without a degree may be considered when they possess significant hands‑on manufacturing leadership experience that provides equivalent knowledge and capability.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations in a mechanically oriented production environment.
• Health
• Vision
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Relocation reimbursement is available for qualified candidates.

Compensation Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represent a good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. This information may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Massachusetts Candidates

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Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire