Production Manager

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager in Maryland to oversee a value stream, drive lean manufacturing, and push for operational excellence. You will lead daily operations, plan ahead, and track performance to meet production, delivery, cost, and quality targets.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Finance to ensure end-to-end flow. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions to reduce lead times, minimize waste, and improve yield

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience with cross-functional leadership.
• Proven lean manufacturing implementer in high-mix, low-volume environments.
• Strong data analytics and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all value stream activities, including daily operations, short- and long-term planning, and performance tracking, with accountability for production, delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure upstream and downstream processes support flow and continuous improvement.
• Apply lean principles to design, manage, and continuously improve the value stream; lead root-cause analysis and Kaizen events.
• Lead a diverse team of supervisors, operators, and support staff; build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs such as safety, throughput, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and labor efficiency; use data to drive decisions.
• Participate in site-level planning; translate business objectives into value stream plans and scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Lean Manufacturing

Data-Driven Decision Making

Analytical Thinking

Change Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Operations Management

Tools

ERP software

PDM software

SharePoint

Vantage

Job description

We are seeking a Production Manager who is responsible for overseeing and improving a specific product family or value stream within the organization. This role focuses on driving operational excellence by implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimizing production processes, reducing waste, improving quality, and meeting customer delivery expectations. The Production Manager works cross-functionally with production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and finance to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all activities within the assigned value stream, including daily operations, short- and long-term planning, and performance tracking. Serve as the point of accountability for meeting production, delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure that all upstream and downstream processes support flow and continuous improvement. Lead problem-solving efforts to remove bottlenecks and drive alignment across departments.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to design, manage, and continuously improve the value stream. Identify bottlenecks and lead root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Facilitate Kaizen events, Champion standard work deployment, and performance reviews to reduce lead times, inventory, and non-value-added activity.
• Lead a diverse team of supervisors, operators, and support staff. Build and sustain a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Ensure workforce planning, skills development, and employee engagement support long-term goals.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, throughput, first-pass yield, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and labor efficiency. Use data to drive daily management and strategic planning.
• Participate in site-level planning and initiatives. Translate business objectives into value stream plans and priorities, ensuring that the organization can scale effectively while maintaining operational excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience for internal applicants)
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, including leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated success implementing lean practices in high-mix, low-volume environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and team-building abilities
• Knowledge of Lean tools (Kanban, SMED, 5S, Kaizen, A3)
• Ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing dashboards

Preferred:

• ISO experience
• Knowledge of ERP software, PDM software (Vantage, SharePoint)
• Six Sigma Green Belt is highly desirable

Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership & Team Development
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making
• Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem-Solving & Root-Cause Analysis
• Change Management & Process Discipline
• Safety & Quality Focus
• Operational Excellence Mindset
• Ability to Drive Results in Fast-Paced Environments

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