Production Manager

Atlas Copco; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation andBenefits

Health and well-being

Job summary

Atlas Copco in New Hudson, Michigan, is seeking a Production Manager to lead adhesive dispensing equipment manufacturing with a strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and KPI tracking while managing a cross-functional team and collaborating with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality groups to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems and MS 365.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily production operations for adhesive dispensing equipment and related assemblies.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.
• Monitor workflow, material availability, and labor allocation to meet customer requirements.
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate priorities across the production team.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Production Team Leads, Technicians, and Operators.
• Conduct performance management activities including goal setting, training, and employee development.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications and company quality requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and Atlas Copco standards.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture throughout the production department.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, on-time delivery, quality, rework, labor efficiency, and safety metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize processes.
• Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, and Service teams.
• Support project execution from release through shipment.
• Participate in production readiness reviews and new product introductions.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team development

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Microsoft 365

Automation systems

Job description

Your role

As a Production Manager, your mission is to lead all production activities related to adhesive dispensing equipment and tooling. This role ensures products are manufactured safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Production Manager drives operational excellence through employee development, continuous improvement, production planning, and cross-functional collaboration. You will report to the Operations Manager, ADH.

You will

• Direct and oversee daily production operations for adhesive dispensing equipment and related assemblies.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.
• Monitor workflow, material availability, and labor allocation to meet customer requirements.
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate priorities across the production team.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Production Team Leads, Technicians, and Operators.
• Conduct performance management activities including goal setting, training, and employee development.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications and company quality requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and Atlas Copco standards.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture throughout the production department.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
  • Productivity
  • On-Time Delivery
  • Quality Performance
  • Rework Rates
  • Labor Efficiency
  • Safety Metrics
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize processes.
• Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, and Service teams.
• Support project execution from release through shipment.
• Participate in production readiness reviews and new product introductions.
• All other duties, as assigned.

To succeed, you will need

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 2 years managing or supervising teams in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical assembly operations.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience in capital equipment manufacturing or automation systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and software-integrated equipment.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in New Hudson, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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