Production Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate impact

Autonomy

Continuous improvement culture

Stable environment

Lean initiatives

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Internal promotions

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production facility. You will oversee molding, curing, finishing, material flow, and drive on-time delivery.

This leadership role focuses on operational excellence, quality, safety, and employee development. You will develop schedules, monitor performance, and collaborate with planning, purchasing, and maintenance to maximize output in the Lexington, KY area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience leading production teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with production scheduling and operations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across molding, curing, finishing, and material flow.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet delivery requirements.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Shipping, and Maintenance to maximize production output.
• Supervise and develop production personnel and Mold Technicians.
• Champion safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Team Development

Process Improvement

Operations Management

Tools

Mold Machinery

Job description

Job details:

Production Manager | Manufacturing Leadership + Lean Operations + Process Improvement + Team Development + Grow Into Plant Leadership

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Dennis

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

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

Job Details

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.