Production Manager

gpac; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

PTO

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, reporting to the Director of Operations. The role emphasizes driving efficiency, safety, and quality across all projects, while coaching teams and delivering on targets.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading manufacturing teams, developing relationships, and implementing process improvements in a hydraulics-related environment or similar industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in industrial maintenance, business, or related field is required or preferred.
• Experience leading teams and executing business initiatives is essential.
• Ability to develop relationships and foster a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise timely completion of projects and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and profitability.
• Communicate job expectations to hourly and salary staff; monitor and appraise production results.
• Coach and counsel employees; manage performance and training as needed.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring process steps, equipment, and resources; report daily results and adjust as necessary.
• Assign personnel, set priorities, monitor progress, resolve problems, and orient/train staff.
• Ensure safety rules, PPE compliance, and safe working conditions for all employees.
• Uphold quality policies and procedures and keep equipment and facilities clean and safe.

Skills

Team leadership

Process improvement

Coaching & mentoring

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field

Job description

A top-tier, employee owned, family first organization is looking for an experienced Production Manager. The Production Manager will work closely with the Director of Operations.

• Supervise the timely completion of all projects, create and implement process improvements, and coordinate projects in a manner that maximizes efficiency and profitability.
• Achieves manufacturing results by communicating job expectations to hourly and salary employees. Plans, monitors, and appraises production results
• They will work with all employees using coaching, counseling, discipline, and mediation skills
• Needs to be a driver, maintaining workflow by monitoring steps of the process using process monitors; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources reporting on daily results, and making corrections to achieve targets
• Assigns personnel to accomplish work results; establishes priorities; monitors progress; resolves problems; evaluates employees, and conducts orientation and training of personnel
• Responsible for the safety of all employees and ensures they know and acknowledge all safety rules, policies, and necessary PPE for each position
• Accountable for compliance with established quality policies and procedures
• Responsible for communication on all equipment and machines. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field
• Experience in with the hydraulics industry strongly preferred
• Successful track record of leading teams and executing business initiatives
• Ability to develop relationships, and foster a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• PTO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.