Production Manager

Brady Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee benefits programs

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Brady is seeking a Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations at our Louisville facility. You will direct daily production across shifts, drive process improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met.

You will manage staff, optimize scheduling, and implement Lean initiatives while coordinating with quality and safety teams. Strong communication and change-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years of equivalent supervisory experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment including 3 years in a people leadership role.
• Lean experience required.
• SAP experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Change management experience.
• Inventory management such as cycle count, material movement transactions and delivery routes.

Responsibilities

• Production Oversight: Oversee daily production operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety across all shifts.
• Process Control: Monitor production processes to maintain stability, minimize scrap, and ensure output meets specifications.
• Resource Management: Manage production staff, scheduling, and resource allocation to optimize productivity and control overtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive and implement process and project-based initiatives to enhance floor efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Standardize workflows and ensure procedures are up to date in the quality management system (EtQ).
• Team Leadership: Oversee hiring, training, and performance reviews while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols (PPE, LOTO).
• Financial Management: Monitor operational expenditures, capital expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report on budget variances.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Change management

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10 years of equivalent supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Google Suite

Job description

What We Need

The Production Manager plans, directs, and coordinates all facility activities, leading teams to ensure efficient, safe, and profitable production while meeting quality, cost, and productivity targets, and driving continuous process improvement.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Production Oversight: Oversee daily production operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety across all shifts.
• Process Control: Monitor production processes to maintain stability, minimize scrap, and ensure output meets specifications.
• Resource Management: Manage production staff, scheduling, and resource allocation to optimize productivity and control overtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive and implement process and project-based initiatives to enhance floor efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Standardize workflows and ensure procedures are up to date in the quality management system (EtQ).
• Team Leadership: Oversee hiring, training, and performance reviews while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols (PPE, LOTO).
• Financial Management: Monitor operational expenditures, capital expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report on budget variances.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor\'s degree or 10 years of equivalent supervisory experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment including 3 years in a people leadership role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google suite preferred
• Previous Lean experience
• SAP experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Change management experience
• Inventory Management such as: Cycle Count, Material Movement Transactions and Delivery Routes

About Us

Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we\'re just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com.

Why Work At Brady

A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you\'ll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady\'s Matching Gift program