Job Title: Production Manager
Location-Type: Pennsauken, NJ
Start Date: December 2026
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: 90-100K
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Working Hours/ Shift:1130am-930pm EST
Job Description
The client is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a growing production team, and drive scheduling, quality, and process improvements across the production floor.
Job Summary
- Oversee daily production operations including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and quality across sewing, kitting, cutting, labeling, and order fulfillment processes
- Manage, train, coach, and evaluate production employees while providing consistent feedback and maintaining clear performance expectations
- Plan and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules, balancing first-in, first-out priorities with shifting customer order demands
- Maintain accurate production data within the manufacturing ERP system, including production orders, Bills of Materials (BOMs), item routings, and inventory records
- Coordinate with supply chain, shipping, receiving, and warehouse teams to ensure materials are available and finished products move through production efficiently
- Conduct daily team meetings and lead weekly production meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and operational updates
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflows, processes, productivity, and overall department efficiency
Minimum Requirements
- Previous production or manufacturing management experience, including direct supervision of production floor employees
- Experience working with manufacturing ERP systems for production orders, BOMs, and production tracking
- Demonstrated ability to manage production scheduling, prioritization, and planning in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness and ability to work a second-shift schedule and alternate Friday coverage
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a textile, sewing, kitting, cleanroom, or similar manufacturing environment
- Bilingual English and Spanish, strongly preferred given the composition of the production team
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Acumatica ERP platforms
- Background in inventory management, including implementing tracking processes and best practices
- Experience managing or launching a second production shift, or helping a manufacturing operation scale