Production Manager

Employbridge; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing organization is looking for a Production Manager in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves overseeing daily production operations, driving safety, quality, and efficiency. Candidates should have proven management experience in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with lean manufacturing practices. This full-time position offers a stable work environment and opportunities for professional growth. The compensation range is between $80,000 and $95,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or senior Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and performance metrics.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are met.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and cost reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Position Overview

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations at its Indianapolis facility. This role is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and high-quality production while leading and developing production teams in a fast-paced environment. The Production Manager will partner closely with cross-functional teams to meet customer demand, improve processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

and manage day-to-day production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are met
• Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors and hourly team members
• Plan and coordinate production schedules to align with customer requirements and business objectives
• Track and analyze key performance indicators including safety, quality, scrap, downtime, and throughput
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and waste elimination
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production issues
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management efforts within production
• Participate in process improvement, equipment upgrades, and capital planning initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or senior Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment
• Background in automotive, plastics, injection molding, or component manufacturing strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams on the production floor
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and performance metrics
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Stable manufacturing environment with long‑term growth potential
• Opportunity to lead plant‑level operations and influence performance
• Hands‑on leadership role with visibility across operations
• Team‑oriented culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Production

Industries

Manufacturing

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