Production Manager

DSJ Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Production Manager for a leading Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Company in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead a hands-on production team, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and partner with planning, maintenance, and engineering to optimize plant performance.

The role emphasizes a strong safety culture, continuous improvement, and accountable leadership. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in manufacturing leadership are preferred, with proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading production supervisors and frontline teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture with zero tolerance for unsafe practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and frontline teams.
• Coordinate production schedules with planning to meet delivery commitments.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Establish and monitor production and quality metrics.
• Promote shop-floor organization and standardized work practices.
• Foster a positive, engaged, and accountable work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Communication

Team development

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Production Manager

Leading Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Company

• Phoenix, AZ

A leading Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join its Phoenix, AZ manufacturing operation. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, cost, and service excellence across the production floor.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will develop, lead, and motivate a high‑performing production team while ensuring manufacturing objectives are achieved in a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manner. You will partner closely with planning, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize operations, resolve manufacturing challenges, and continuously improve plant performance.

This position is ideal for a hands‑on manufacturing leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about team development, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and reinforce a strong safety culture with zero tolerance for unsafe practices
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and frontline teams
• Coordinate production schedules and priorities with planning teams to meet delivery commitments
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to resolve manufacturing issues and minimize downtime
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Establish and monitor production and quality performance metrics
• Control labor utilization, overtime, and supply disruptions
• Support preventive maintenance efforts to maximize equipment uptime
• Implement effective systems to manage operating costs, labor, and capital expenditures
• Promote shop‑floor organization, plant cleanliness, and standardized work practices
• Foster a positive, engaged, and accountable work environment

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage supervisors
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply technical knowledge to operational challenges
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate goals and align teams to achieve plant objectives
• Experience with complex manufacturing environments preferred

Why This Role

• Leadership role with real impact on plant performance and culture
• Opportunity to drive safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Stable manufacturing environment with strong growth potential
• Competitive compensation and benefits