Production Manager

Mount Kemble Search Group; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mount Kemble Search Group seeks a high‑impact Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and drive performance across all production lines. You’ll oversee 1st shift, with support for 2nd and 3rd shifts, ensuring quality and adherence to procedures.

You’ll coordinate daily production, plan staffing, manage ERP data and forecasting, and lead a team of production personnel. APQP participation and tooling improvements are part of the role, with a focus on ISO quality standards and cost

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervising manufacturing operations.
• Four-year technical degree or equivalent; SPC/SQC coursework preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production and manufacturing activities across all product lines to meet customer requirements and profitability goals.
• Review production schedules to determine staffing needs, work procedures, and duty assignments.
• Drive on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, labor efficiency, and material cost reduction.
• Maintain ERP production module accuracy and provide monthly forecasting for open sales orders.
• Hire, train, coach, and manage production personnel; provide feedback and development plans.
• Participate in APQP activities and recommend tooling, equipment, and manufacturing technology improvements.
• Coordinate raw material, WIP, and finished goods programs for cost-effective inventory management.

Skills

5+ years supervision

Team leadership

APQP participation

MS Office

ERP systems

Quality management

Communication

Education

4-year technical degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a high‑impact Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and drive performance across all production lines. In this highly visible leadership role, you’ll directly manage 1st shift operations while providing oversight and leadership support for 2nd and 3rd shifts, ensuring alignment with company procedures and our documented quality management system. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing, performance‑driven manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Direct Operations: Coordinate daily production and manufacturing activities across all product lines to meet customer requirements and profitability goals
• Strategic Planning: Review production schedules to determine staffing needs, work procedures, and duty assignments
• Performance Metrics: Drive results related to on‑time delivery, inventory accuracy, labor efficiency, and material cost reduction
• ERP & Reporting: Maintain accuracy within the production module of the ERP system and provide monthly forecasting for open sales orders
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, coach, and manage production personnel; provide constructive feedback and development plans
• Technical Collaboration: Participate in APQP activities and recommend improvements to tooling, equipment, and manufacturing technology
• Inventory Control: Coordinate raw material, WIP, and finished goods programs to ensure cost‑effective inventory management

What You Bring

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years supervising manufacturing operations in a production environment
• Education: Four‑year technical degree or equivalent experience; coursework in management or SPC/SQC preferred
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; experience with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 strongly preferred
• Communication: Ability to lead teams, manage technical discussions, and interpret complex written and verbal instructions
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a cleanroom environment (PPE required), lift up to 15 lbs, and stand/bend for up to 8 hours per day
• Travel: Willingness to perform periodic domestic travel as needed

Why Join Us

• Direct‑hire leadership role with strong organizational visibility
• Stable manufacturing environment with opportunity to influence strategy and outcomes
• Collaborative culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package