PRODUCTION MANAGER

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Clean and modern workplace

Job security

Job summary

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office) is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee a key manufacturing team at a large plant near Lafayette, Indiana. The role requires effective management of supervisors and team leaders while ensuring excellence in production efficiency, safety, and quality.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of leadership experience in production management, with a strong preference for those with backgrounds in automotive or high-volume manufacturing. Proficiency in Excel and blueprint reading are also required.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Production Management or Operations Management.
• Experience managing a team of team leaders and/or supervisors.
• Previous experience in Automotive or high-volume manufacturing is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations, managing the work of Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and shop floor personnel.
• Track manufacturing production KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and improve departmental efficiency.
• Drive 5S initiatives and continuous improvement through root cause analysis.

Skills

Progressive leadership experience in Production Management

Managing 5S

Production Efficiency

Safety management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to read blueprints

Job description

Production Manager | Position is near Lafayette IN area

Manufacturing Operations

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee a Key Manufacturing Team consisting of Supervisors, Team Leaders and other operations personnel at a 400+ person plant of a global manufacturing company. Company offers excellent benefits, clean & modern workplace, great benefits and job security.

Description

• Lead operations, managing the work of Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and shop floor personnel.
• Track manufacturing production KPI's identify bottlenecks, improve department efficiency, productivity, safety and cost. Drive 5S initiatives and and continuous improvement through root cause analysis.

Skills & Requirements

• 5-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Production Management or Operations Management.
• Manage 5S, Quality, Production Efficiency, throughput, and Safety.
• Experience managing a team of team leaders and/or supervisors.
• Ideally suited for an experienced Production Supervisor or Operations Manager with a background in high-volume environments.
• Prior experience in Automotive or or a high volume manufacturing is valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and chart creation; ability to read blueprints is required.
• Degree is not required; we prioritize hands‑on leadership and a proven track record in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Ability to commute to Lafayette, IN.

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