Production Manager

Copeland; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland is hiring a Production/Manufacturing Manager in Natchitoches, LA. You will lead a two-salaried-supervisor and 50–60 hourly team, driving safety, quality, and productivity on the second shift.

You will partner with maintenance, engineering, and quality to minimize downtime, improve processes, and mentor crew across shifts. This role requires strong leadership, continuous improvement focus, and hands-on plant floor presence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent minimally required.
• Eight (8) years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a large, high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading teams and driving operational excellence.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing production challenges.
• Strong orientation for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well cross-functionally and work well at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and hourly employees, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to optimize workflow.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot production issues and ensure minimal downtime.
• Lead shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety protocols, and updates to the team.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a culture of safety awareness among all team members.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure all procedures, reporting, and policies are followed and has authority to directly address or correct any non-conformance.
• Completes or ensures proper paperwork, record-keeping, data entry.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Onsite

Natchitoches, LA, USA

Full time

JR118077

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Job Description

If you are a Production/Manufacturing Manager looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based out of our Natchitoches, LA location, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of second shift operations. Your expertise will be vital in driving efficient production processes and upholding our high-quality standards. You will lead a dedicated team of two salaried supervisors and approximately 50-60 hourly employees. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will spearhead initiatives to optimize productivity, enhance operational performance, and foster a culture of collaboration and safety for the department.

AS A PRODUCTION/MANUFACTURING MANAGER, YOU WILL:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and hourly employees, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to optimize workflow.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot production issues and ensure minimal downtime.
• Lead shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety protocols, and updates to the team.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a culture of safety awareness among all team members.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure all procedures, reporting, and policies are followed and has authority to directly address or correct any non-conformance.
• Completes or ensures proper paperwork, record-keeping, data entry.

SCHEDULE:

This position has the working hours of 4:30 am - 3:30 pm and is fully onsite.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent minimally required.
• Eight (8) years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a large, high-volume manufacturing setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading teams and driving operational excellence.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing production challenges.
• Strong orientation for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well cross-functionally and work well at all levels of the organization.
• Resourceful, proactive, high energy, results driven.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and familiarity with manufacturing software and reporting tools.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Shift Manager in a large, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or similar continuous process improvement.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.