Production Manager

Plansee Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Company Paid Life and AD&D

LTD/STD

401k

Vacation and Holidays

Much More

Job summary

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals LLC in Indianapolis leads a production team focused on high-performance tungsten alloys for aerospace, defense, medical and industrial sectors. This exempt role drives daily operations, safety, quality and on-time delivery, with strong cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has extensive manufacturing leadership experience, Lean/5S expertise, and a solid background in industrial engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing management.
• BA/BS in industrial, mechanical, or related field.
• Lean manufacturing experience including 5S and continuous improvement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with manufacturing-based technology and processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet schedules and optimize utilization.
• Direct programs including safety, 5S, cost reduction, and worker engagement.
• Develop capacity plans and strategies to ensure achievable production output.
• Ensure products meet safety and quality standards per customer and company requirements.
• Collaborate across operations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing Management

Lean Manufacturing (5S)

Microsoft Office

Industrial/Mechanical background

Education

BA/BS in industrial, mechanical, or related field

Job description

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals site in Indianapolis is home to a dedicated team producing high-performance tungsten alloys for industries that shape the future—from aerospace and defense to medical and industrial applications.

Join a highly motivated team in Indianapolis, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Exempt

The Production Manager oversees daily production operations to ensure schedules are met, cost variance is minimized, and utilization targets are achieved. This role is responsible for directing production activities, maintaining safety and quality standards, optimizing resources, ensuring timely delivery of products, and maintaining the work environment. The Production Manager also partners with team members across operations to support continuous improvement and sustain efficient and reliable production performance.

Requirements:

• Directly contribute to the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives which support the company’s competitive position and operational performance.

• Create strategies and capacity plans that ensure production schedules are achievable, and production output meets expectations.

• Plan, develop, organize, and implement systems and resources needed to meet production demand efficiently and on time.

• Direct programs essential to production operations, including training, execution of safety and security programs, housekeeping (5S), cost reduction, and worker engagement.

• Execute the production plan and establish procedures to maintain high standards of operations that ensure products conform to customer and company quality standards.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry

• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office

• Experience working with manufacturing-based technology, processes, and principles is preferred.

• BA/BS in industrial, mechanical, or business administration, or a 4-year technical degree in related discipline

• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles including 5S and continuous improvement methodologies

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Company Paid Life and AD&D, LTD / STD, 401k
• Company Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Much More

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals LLC