Production Manager

Acloche-Direct Hire; Iowa; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Stock purchase plan (voluntary)

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Parental leave

FSA

Short/long-term disability

Basic life

Job summary

Acloche-Direct Hire seeks a Production Manager for a manufacturing plant in Iowa. The role oversees daily plant activities, 1st shift operations, and staffing across two lines. Emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity, with responsibilities for hiring, development, and discipline.

Salary ranges from $80k to $85k annually; benefits include 401k with match, health plans, PTO, wellness programs, parental leave, and more. Relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a manufacturing plant.
• Strong math and analytical abilities.
• Inventory management and BOM familiarity.
• Proficiency with basic computer/software tools.

Responsibilities

• Practice PPE compliance and maintain a safe working environment.
• Schedule weekly production and tooling changeovers.
• Operate forklift and oversee preventive maintenance.
• Maintain inventory and ensure quality specifications are met.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all lines.
• Lead staffing and employee development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Math skills

Inventory management

Computer skills

BOM knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Product knowledge

Production systems

Job description

Job Description

Maybe you're an ambitious supervisor ready for their first manager title. This small plant is a great growth opportunity in a stable company that's been in operation for over 50 years with over 50 plants across the country - perfect for further career progression.

Maybe you're a seasoned manager tired of 24/7 chaos and love the prospect of managing a small team of 20 employees across two shifts. The Production Manager here works 5 days a week and approximately 45 hours. Great work-life balance.

Or maybe you're a manager tired of having a lack of support and autonomy to make meaningful decisions. Here, you would be a major player.

Production Manager - Manufacturing (full time, day shift)

Salary: $80k-$85k

Benefits: 401k with company match, stock purchase plan (voluntary), PTO, health, dental, vision, as well as 100% company paid wellness planning, parental leave, FSA, short/long-term disability, basic life, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Headcount Management: 2 lines, 2 shifts M-F.

Relocation Assistance Available: yes

Sponsorship consideration: no

Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for all daily activities within the plant including production functions, plant organization, housekeeping and other duties as required. The Production Manager is also involved with all plant personnel including hiring, employee development, terminations and disciplinary actions. This position is 1st shift, requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Production Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Maintain communication with other manufacturing facilities and offices
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Plant Manager
• Scheduling of weekly production and tooling changeovers
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
• Maintain product and resin sampling schedule
• Meet or exceed facility housekeeping expectations
• Review of inventory reports and production samples/schedules (Min/Max, Over-allocated)
• Maintain and build job skills through company and outside training programs
• Ensure that and quality specifications are met for all products produced
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
• Troubleshoot equipment/process problems
• Raw material inventory and management
• Ensure proper personnel administration
• Understand and practice company
• Facilitation of personnel training and certification
• Promotes a positive and transparent work environment
• Ensure proper management of operating supply purchases via the internal purchase order system or company credit card

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge

• Leadership skills
• Mathematical skills
• Inventory Management
• Intermediate computer skills
• Familiarity with BOM products
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Complete knowledge of all company products
• Operating system knowledge including, Inventory and Production functions
• Mechanical Aptitude