Production Manager

Anansys Staffing LLC; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anansys Staffing LLC in Millington, TN is seeking a Production Manager to plan, direct, and optimize all manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will oversee manpower, equipment, materials, quality, inventory control, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer demands.

The role emphasizes producing strategies, reducing costs, and building a high-performing team capable of consistently meeting customer expectations while ensuring SOPs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer demand and forecasts.
• Coordinate production schedules with Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, and Sales departments.
• Allocate manpower, machinery, and resources to maximize plant utilization.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure production capacity meets business growth requirements.
• Direct day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Monitor workflow throughout all production stages.
• Ensure SOPs are followed.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate production personnel.
• Lead multiple production supervisors
• Establish departmental goals and performance expectations.
• Promote teamwork and accountability.
• Identify training needs and develop employee skills.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Work with QA and QC teams.
• Investigate quality issues using Root Cause Analysis.
• Ensure ISO quality standards compliance.
• Promote strong safety culture and OSHA/environmental compliance.
• Investigate workplace accidents and implement corrective safety measures.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Eliminate waste and improve labor productivity.
• Develop standardized work instructions.
• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Monitor production inventory.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions.

Skills

Production planning

Team leadership

Quality management

ERP/MRP

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

Continuous improvement

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling all manufacturing activities within the plant to ensure production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The role oversees manpower, equipment, materials, quality, inventory control, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.

The Production Manager develops production strategies, optimizes manufacturing processes, reduces operational costs, improves productivity, and builds a high-performing workforce capable of consistently meeting customer expectations.

COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to a Sustainable Future Own * Safeguard * Engage
• Be Aware of Others Take Care * Work Together * Be Compliant
• Drive For Results Take Initiative * Strive for Improvements * Be Constructive
• Innovate Experiment * Be Creative * Think Outside of the Box

POSITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer demand and sales forecasts.
• Coordinate production schedules with Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, and Sales departments.
• Allocate manpower, machinery, and resources to maximize plant utilization.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure production capacity meets business growth requirements.

Operations Management

• Direct all day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Monitor workflow throughout all production stages.
• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed.

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate production personnel.
• Lead multiple production supervisors
• Establish departmental goals and performance expectations.
• Promote teamwork and accountability.
• Identify training needs and develop employee skills.

Quality Management

• Ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams.
• Investigate quality issues using Root Cause Analysis.
• Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the plant.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Investigate workplace accidents and near misses.
• Implement corrective safety measures.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery and equipment.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Eliminate waste throughout manufacturing processes.
• Improve labor productivity.
• Develop standardized work instructions.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Monitor production inventory.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions.

DIRECT REPORTS

Production Supervisor

Training Supervisor

Material Handler

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

• 5 10 years of manufacturing experience, including supervisory or management experience.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement principles is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person