Production Manager

Marvin-62abfd9; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$300 wellbeing account

Better Living Day!

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a Production Manager to oversee 24/7 manufacturing operations, directing production teams to safely meet schedules and quality targets. You will drive a culture focused on injury-free performance, high quality products, and on-time delivery while managing budgets and 5S housekeeping.

The role requires strong leadership and communication across shifts and functions. We value World Class Manufacturing, Lean practices, and TQM, with a focus on mentoring staff and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or technical field.
• 5 years’ manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in management.
• Experience with World Class Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, and TQM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production schedule execution to ensure 24/7 operations meet delivery goals.
• Promote safety culture and align team metrics with quality, productivity and injury-free goals.
• Lead and mentor direct reports; manage budgets and improve 5S standards.
• Ensure accurate reporting in the MRP system and optimize workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost controls across the production floor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for providing oversight and direction to all production teams in support of a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Teams must execute the production schedule safely and efficiently while delivering high quality product to our customer within the expected delivery timeframe. The key metrics are an injury free workplace, quality (external and internal good product), productivity (operating efficiencies and on-time delivery) and turnover. The Production Manager is a leader in the company and must present him/herself as a leader.

Highlights of your role

• Establish and promote a safety culture within the Production team that fully embraces the Safety Vision of achieving and maintaining an injury free workplace and supports VPP efforts.
• Actively develop and manage the culture of your team to align with Marvin Composites’ mission and values as measured by survey scores, turnover, retention and other key culture metrics of the position.
• Manage execution of the production schedule as measured by on-time delivery to our customers, and work closely with scheduling team to provide needed inputs to the schedule such as manpower availability, equipment concerns, etc.
• Manage the production team's execution of standardized procedures for startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, color changes, & fab. steps. Key indicators of success in this area are production efficiency metrics.
• Support the end customer by consistently delivering high quality material that meets all quality specifications as measured by external good product (low returns) and internal good product (low scrap).
• Manage production labor force to efficiently and effectively meet operations goals, as measured by direct labor costs, FG ft/man-hr., and man-hour/log-hour.
• Ensure that production team members are accurately reporting all process transactions in MRP system.
• Control WIP area to ensure product is properly identified, easily located, and quickly converted to finished goods as needed.
• Mentor direct reports and other associates to ensure policies and procedures are being followed and support associates as they develop their career paths.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and organization throughout the facility, following the principles of 5S.
• Manage assigned budget to ensure accurate budget development and expense spending control.
• Manage projects and other duties assigned within time and budgetary parameters.
• Ensure that all team members are properly trained on hazardous waste management and ensure that all appropriate hazardous waste handling measures are consistently followed.
• Encourage waste minimization efforts within teams.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or another technical-related field preferred.
• 5 years’ manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in management.
• Experience with World Class Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, and TQM preferred.
• Excellent written, communication, and time management skills.

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more.

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [e-mail].

Compensation

$91,233 - $147,000 annually