Production Manager

Armstrong Group; Lockhart (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Group seeks a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations at our Lockhart, TX facility, ensuring safe, high-quality products and efficient staffing. You will drive KPIs, coach teams, and lead process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with the Plant Director and Leadership Team, support staffing, and champion a culture of accountability and continuous development for our tribe and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing.
• Be available to work day, afternoon, or night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Be able to support a 24-hour operation.
• Proven experience with manufacturing methods and process improvement programs.
• Adaptable with a drive for accuracy and learning.
• Able to be on call or available after business hours.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish staff results by communicating expectations, planning, and coaching.
• Coordinate materials, maintenance, changeovers, and staffing to meet production goals.
• Monitor quality data and coordinate with Quality Tribe for product quality.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Tribe to keep lines running efficiently.
• Work with Plant Director to develop Team Leaders.
• Drive accountability for production training and development.
• Investigate safety incidents and ensure proper reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Lockhart, TX

About the Role

As the Production Manager, you will oversee daily production operations to ensure safe and quality products are delivered to our customers, and a safe work environment is provided for employees. You will be expected to ensure appropriate plant staffing levels, operational efficiency, and supporting a One Tribe mentality to hit all operational goals and KPIs. You are the liaison between plant staff and operations leadership. You will work collaboratively with the Zieggy Leadership Team in making decisions benefiting our tribe, our customers, and our community.

Our tribe members are the heart and soul of Ziegenfelder. Your skills as a leader will positively inspire, influence, and engage the Wheeling tribe to feel valued, motivated and part of the Ziegenfelder family. This includes hiring top talent, providing them with the tools to be successful, working to develop their talents, and successfully growing their careers.

Leading by example is a must. You will need to demonstrate initiative, personal accountability, integrity, and credibility, as well as openness to change. Your actions and decisions will be made with the Zieggy Essentials in mind.

Come thrive at Ziegenfelder with your true passion for people, operations, creating quality product, and your ability to embrace a fast-paced, changing environment. Bring leadership, inspiration & innovation to cultivate our remarkable workforce and deliver a positive business impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accomplishing manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, developing, enhancing training; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing policies, and procedures.
• Coordinating materials, maintenance, changeovers, and staffing on the production lines to achieve production goals, ensure safe and efficient production lines, and produce quality Ziegenfelder treats ready for delivery to customers.
• Monitoring quality data and coordinating with Quality Tribe to ensure appropriate production of Ziegenfelder treats.
• Coordinating preventive and corrective procedures with Maintenance Tribe to keep production lines running efficiently.
• Working with Plant Director to ensure Team Leaders have the leadership skills and abilities necessary to lead production teams to success.
• Driving accountability for successful production training, and development for all plant employees. Supporting a culture of continuous learning and development for successful personal and professional outcomes.
• Investigating safety incidents and accidents and ensuring appropriate reporting and documentation.
• Coordinating with the People & Culture Tribe to ensure appropriate staffing levels, personnel issue resolution, performance engagement, career pathing and overall, Tribe member success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of general experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing.
• Be available to work; day shift, afternoon shift or night shift to include weekends and holidays, required
• Be able to support a 24-hour operation, required.
• Proven experience with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures.
• Adaptable with a drive for accuracy and learning.
• Ability to be on call and available after business hours.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and move objects to a higher, lower or horizontal position.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach and grasp actions.
• Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protective equipment.
• May be subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F with proper protective equipment.

Who We Are

The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.

Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.