Production Manager

FastTrack Staffing; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FastTrack Staffing is seeking a Production Manager in Putnam County, FL. This role involves overseeing multiple departments across days and nights, with weekend work, to drive throughput and efficiency through lean practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the scheduler, maintaining 5S standards, coaching leads, and ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are met. Educational credentials in SCM/Industrial Eng are preferred, along with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate or Bachelor's degree in SCM, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of lean and six sigma principles and applications
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Well-organized and analytical with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple departments and teams across shifts

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned departments across shifts and ensure safe, efficient operations
• Maintain housekeeping, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with Production Scheduler and address gaps to meet production requirements
• Plan labor and resources to execute schedules efficiently while controlling costs
• Coach and develop leads and team members; participate in recruiting and training
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and HR programs; address performance issues as needed

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Team Management

Scheduling

5S

Education

SCM/Industrial Eng degree

Job description

We are hiring for Production Managers in Putnam County. Dayshift and Nightshift openings available. Must work weekends This is a direct hire with a competitive salary. The Production Manager is responsible for safely and efficiently overseeing multiple areas/departments across shifts. They are focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement while being strategically minded. The Production Manager will work through complex processes and is heavily focused on throughput and efficiency. They are a good motivator and team leader who possesses a positive attitude while achieving goals of the highest standards through effective leadership. The Production Manager must be able to effectively manage a wide range of duties and responsibilities while supervising those reporting to them.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages assigned areas/departments within the facility, including all work performed in assigned area
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Works closely with the Production Scheduler to understand the production requirements and provide active feedback on gaps as they are identified
• Ensures assigned teams are operating within the designed fabrication plans and assists in improvements to the efficiency of the work
• Effectively plans work and manages labor to ensure efficient execution
• Executes schedule with concern for safety, quality, timeliness, impact, and cost
• Responsible for coaching and the overall performance of assigned area leads and team
• Actively participates in recruiting, selecting, training, and coaching new department employees
• Gives direction, effectively supervises, counsels on performance, aids, and trains when appropriate
• When necessary, initiates disciplinary action
• Works with Human Resources to ensure understanding of company policies and communicates policies to production teams
• Works with Human Resources to resolve problems as needed
• Maintains required documentation on all projects for assigned areas
• Communicates with employees regularly and seeks their input on problem solving
• Actively participates in the safety program; observing and correcting behaviors that are unsafe
• Ensures EHS policies and guidelines are met within the department
• Coaches, trains, communicates and monitors employees’ performance on safety programs

Educational Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field, preferred
• Thorough understanding of lean and six sigma principles and applications
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Familiarity with business and financial principles
• Excellent communication skills and leadership ability
• Well-organized and analytical
• Outstanding organizational skills

This is a drug free workplace. All applicants must be willing to submit to a drug test and background check.