Production Manager

Leoforce; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career advancement path

Job summary

Leoforce in Lexington, KY is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations on the plant floor. You will oversee production personnel, including Mold Technicians, drive operational efficiency, and ensure high-quality output while promoting safety and accountability.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, strong scheduling and Lean expertise, and a track record of engaging teams to reach production goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Hands-on leadership in a mold/polymer manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to drive productivity and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, including molding, curing, finishing, and material flow.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Shipping, and Maintenance to maximize production output.
• Ensure equipment and labor resources are utilized efficiently.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Production Manager

Lexington, KY, US

Experience

• Mid Level

Salary

• $85,000 - $100,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Production & Operations
• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, including molding, curing, finishing, and material flow.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Shipping, and Maintenance to maximize production output.
• Ensure equipment and labor resources are utilized efficiently.

Leadership

• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees and Mold Technicians.
• Establish performance expectations and promote accountability.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain top manufacturing talent.
• Foster a positive culture centered on teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives and implement standard work.
• Analyze production metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering to improve tooling, molds, and manufacturing processes.

Quality

• Ensure products consistently meet quality standards.
• Work closely with Quality to resolve defects and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate production reporting and documentation.

Safety

• Champion a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
• Promote safe handling of equipment, molds, and production materials.

Equipment

• Oversee proper operation of manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Support equipment upgrades and capital improvement projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience leading production teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and manufacturing operations
• Proven leadership experience driving productivity and employee engagement
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with molding, polyurethane, polymers, or similar manufacturing processes
• Experience managing Mold Technicians or tooling-intensive operations
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience
• Experience in industrial, batch, or process manufacturing

What Success Looks Like

• Production goals consistently achieved
• Reduced scrap, downtime, and rework
• Strong employee engagement and accountability
• Continuous process improvements
• Safe, organized, and efficient production environment
• High product quality and on-time customer deliveries

A bit about us:

We are an established manufacturer serving industrial customers with high-performance molded products used in demanding applications. Our reputation has been built on delivering exceptional quality, dependable customer service, and innovative manufacturing solutions.

We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations within a fast-paced industrial production facility. This individual will oversee production personnel, including Mold Technicians, while driving operational efficiency, product quality, employee development, and workplace safety.

This leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the production floor, improving processes, and leading teams toward operational excellence.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact on plant operations
• Highly visible leadership role with significant autonomy
• Collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement
• Stable manufacturing environment with long-term growth
• Invested in Lean initiatives and operational excellence
• Opportunity to build and develop your own production team
• Career advancement path toward Plant Manager or Operations Manager
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Company committed to employee development and internal promotion

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