Production Manager

Aerotek; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO days

Job summary

Aerotek in La Porte, IN seeks a Production Manager for a fully onsite role in a dynamic CNC metal fabrication environment. You will lead a sizeable team, optimize production across departments, and drive performance against KPIs while maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.

The position emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, prioritization of high-priority orders, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maximize output and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple departments in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to manage a team with direct and indirect reports.
• Track record of driving performance improvements and meeting KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of about 6 direct and 20–30 indirect reports in a CNC metal fabrication environment.
• Oversee multiple production departments to meet output and quality targets.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide hands-on support.
• Prioritize hot jobs to meet deadlines and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Production supervision

Team leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Performance improvement

MS Office

KPI-driven

Troubleshooting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Odoo

Job description

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Description

This Production Manager role sits within a dynamic manufacturing environment and is responsible for ensuring that production consistently reaches optimal output. You will oversee multiple departments, lead a sizable team, and drive performance against production-based KPIs while maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team consisting of approximately 6 direct reports and 2030 indirect reports in a CNC metal fabrication environment.
• Oversee multiple production departments to ensure they meet and exceed established output and quality targets.
• Drive achievement of production-based KPIs by monitoring performance, identifying gaps, and implementing corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot production issues as they arise and provide hands-on support to help the team resolve problems efficiently.
• Ensure the team prioritizes and completes hot jobs and other high-priority orders to meet customer and operational deadlines.
• Hold team members accountable for performance, safety, and adherence to established processes and procedures.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite and Odoo to track production metrics, manage schedules, and support effective communication and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and multiple departments to coordinate workflow and optimize resource utilization.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience as a production supervisor, production manager, or operations leader in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading multiple departments within a production or operations setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team with both direct and indirect reports.
• Strong track record of holding team members accountable and driving performance improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for communication, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience with production management practices and performance-based KPIs.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you can directly influence production performance and team success. You will have the opportunity to lead a sizable team, work with modern fabrication equipment, and utilize technology to drive continuous improvement. The role offers stable, consistent hours on a set shift and the chance to grow your leadership capabilities in a collaborative, operations-focused culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of La Porte, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of La Porte, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Porte,IN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.