Production Manager

Movement Search & Delivery; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Rutherford, New Jersey, is looking for a Production Manager to optimize production operations while ensuring performance, quality, and safety objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of managerial experience and a strong background in continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting. This full-time role requires excellent leadership and analytical skills to drive productivity and foster a safe working environment, alongside offering competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of continuous improvement experience in manufacturing.
• Strong color acuity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities and ensure quality standards.
• Partner with Quality Control to monitor standards and implement improvements.
• Conduct regular safety audits and enforce safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team development

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Production Manager is responsible for leading & optimizing all aspects of production operations to ensure performance, quality, safety, and cost objectives are achieved. This role oversees daily manufacturing activities, manages production teams, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring schedules, output targets, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Manage production staff, equipment, and facilities to maintain an efficient and safe operation.
• Partner with Quality Control to monitor product standards, analyze results, and implement improvements.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly production metrics to identify and act on opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor raw material quality and coordinate timely corrective actions when issues arise.
• Ensure strong communication and coordination between shifts, addressing performance gaps or operational challenges.
• Manage staffing levels, delegate responsibilities, and set clear performance expectations.
• Oversee inventory control, including cycle counts and storage operations.
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution across all departments.
• Evaluate plant processes, workflows, and SOPs to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead or support process improvement and cost‑reduction projects.
• Identify production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and analyze production and cost reports to guide operational decisions.
• Leverage data and metrics to pinpoint performance gaps and implement measurable improvements.

Safety Leadership

• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety policies and standards.
• Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Ensure supervisors and leads are trained and enforcing proper safety procedures.
• Conduct regular safety audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) requirements.
• Support company goals for production efficiency, cost control, scrap reduction, and profitability.
• Manage expenses and resources responsibly to maximize operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of continuous improvement experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Project management and organizational proficiency.
• Computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, and related systems).
• Strong color acuity and attention to detail.
• Logical, data‑driven approach to decision‑making.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Manufacturing and Production

Industries

Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)