Production Manager

LHH; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in Irwindale, CA. You will drive productivity, safety, and quality while developing high-performing teams and implementing Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain to optimize processes, manage staffing and scheduling, and support cost reductions and equipment uptime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in production planning, scheduling, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Manage, coach, and develop supervisors and production team members.
• Monitor production performance, labor utilization, downtime, scrap, and quality metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to optimize operations.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, overtime, and workforce planning.
• Support cost reduction initiatives, inventory management, and equipment uptime.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive productivity, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced production environment.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Manage, coach, and develop supervisors and production team members.
• Monitor production performance, labor utilization, downtime, scrap, and quality metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to optimize operations.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, overtime, and workforce planning.
• Support cost reduction initiatives, inventory management, and equipment uptime.

What We\'re Looking For

• 5+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in production planning, scheduling, and team leadership.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement practices preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Success Measures

OEE & Productivity Improvements

Scrap & Downtime Reduction

Safety Performance

On-Time Delivery

Employee Engagement & Retention

Compensation: $125,000

Benefit offerings:

include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

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