Production Manager

Rehrig Pacific Company; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k & ESOP

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company seeks a Production Manager to guide plant operations with empathy, driving performance while prioritizing safety, quality, and people. You will be hands-on, visible, and impactful daily, leading diverse teams and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes developing people, improving processes, and delivering measurable production results in a fast-paced environment. A focus on safety culture and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership roles.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically JD Edwards (JDE).
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions.
• Passion for developing people and improving processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead with empathy to develop and engage teams.
• Drive safety excellence through inspections and audits.
• Boost efficiency with daily Gemba walks and KPI monitoring.
• Deliver results by meeting production and quality targets and accurate ERP reporting.
• Engage and inspire through team meetings and open communication.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Operational excellence

People development

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Now Hiring: Production Manager – Lead with Purpose, Drive with Passion!

Great benefits including: Medical, Dental Vision and Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; 401k & ESOP; Profit Sharing; Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Are you a people-first leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment? Do you believe operational excellence starts with empowered teams and a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement? If so, we want you to join our team as our next Production Manager!

Why This Role?

As a Production Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our plant operations—leading with empathy, driving performance, and creating a culture where safety, quality, and people come first. You’ll be hands‑on, visible, and impactful every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead with Empathy: Develop your team through training, coaching, and engagement. Champion inclusion and well‑being.
• Drive Safety Excellence: Conduct LOTO inspections, BBSOs, and 5S audits. Be a visible safety leader.
• Boost Efficiency: Perform daily Gemba walks, monitor KPIs, and lead Kaizen activities to identify and solve problems.
• Deliver Results: Hit production and quality targets, manage headcount, and ensure accurate reporting in ERP systems.
• Engage and Inspire: Participate in People Engagement initiatives, host quarterly team meetings, and foster open communication.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years of supervisory experience (or equivalent education).
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE a plus!).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A passion for developing people and improving processes.
• A mindset for safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Love solving problems and making things better every day.
• Are energized by leading diverse teams and building strong relationships.
• Want to make a real impact in a role that blends strategy with hands‑on leadership.

Rehrig Pacific is a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries with a diverse customer list of industry leaders. We provide end‑to‑end solutions including returnable plastic products, delivery lifts and sleds, technology to track those assets, and a service team to ensure their longevity. Our team is dedicated to the values, mission, and unique culture within our organization that celebrates our people. We believe in fostering an environment where employees can be their authentic selves and know that they are viewed as integral members of the Rehrig Pacific Family.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.