Production Manager

DSJ Global; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Production Manager to lead an appliance manufacturing facility. This hands-on leadership role will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while building high-performing teams.

You will plan production and capacity, optimize labor and equipment, apply Lean tools, and manage budgets. Strong ERP/MRP familiarity and a track record of continuous improvement are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, overseeing direct reports.
• Experience within manufacturing operations such as metal fabrication or assembly.
• Strong background in quality systems, continuous improvement, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proven ability to deliver results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, labor planning, budgeting, and operational performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time production of products.
• Develop production and capacity plans to meet customer demand while optimizing labor, equipment, and material resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing tools, process optimization, and waste reduction programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Manage manufacturing budgets, productivity, inventory, and cost-control initiatives while partnering cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Systems

ERP/MRP

Budgeting

Labor Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations within an appliance manufacturing facility. This hands‑on leadership role will oversee production performance, drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop high‑performing teams, and ensure operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on‑time production of products.
• Develop production and capacity plans to meet customer demand while optimizing labor, equipment, and material resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing tools, process optimization, and waste reduction programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Manage manufacturing budgets, productivity, inventory, and cost‑control initiatives while partnering cross‑functionally to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, overseeing direct reports.
• Experience within manufacturing operations such as metal fabrication or assembly.
• Strong background in quality systems, continuous improvement, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proven ability to deliver results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, labor planning, budgeting, and operational performance metrics.