Production Manager

Judge Direct Placement; South Dakota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Value Stream Production Manager to lead end-to-end performance for a key manufacturing value stream. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost and team development through lean execution and daily management.

Responsibilities include leading all production activities, driving lean initiatives using Parker Lean System tools, coaching supervisors and teams, improving flow and reducing waste, partnering cross-functionally to meet customer demand, and owning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong lean, continuous improvement, and daily management background.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production activities within the assigned value stream.
• Drive lean initiatives using Parker Lean System tools.
• Coach and develop supervisors and production teams.
• Improve flow, reduce waste, and strengthen process capability.
• Partner cross‑functionally to resolve constraints and meet customer demand.
• Own KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem Solving

Daily Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Safety

Education

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

Job description

Our client is seeking a Value Stream Production Manager to lead end‑to‑end performance for a key manufacturing value stream. This leader drives safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development through disciplined lean execution and daily management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all production activities within the assigned value stream
• Drive lean initiatives using Parker Lean System tools
• Coach and develop supervisors and production teams
• Improve flow, reduce waste, and strengthen process capability
• Partner cross‑functionally to resolve constraints and meet customer demand
• Own KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• 3-5 years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope and complexity.
• Previous P&L ownership experience preferred.
• Strong background in lean, continuous improvement, and daily management
• Ability to lead teams, solve problems, and manage performance