Production Manager

TalentSphere; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Floating Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness and Mental Health Resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Service Awards

Employee Discounts and Perks

Company-Sponsored Employee Events

Job summary

TalentSphere is seeking a Production Manager to lead a manufacturing operation on a fast-paced plant floor in Washington. You will mentor supervisors, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and partner with maintenance and quality teams to optimize equipment and processes.

You will guide continuous improvement efforts, develop people through coaching, and build a high-performing culture focused on delivering exceptional customer service and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• At least five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams through change with trust and accountability.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of production operations and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Production Supervisors and plant employees while building a safety-first culture.
• Drive operational excellence by meeting production, quality, cost, and customer service goals.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure products meet expectations and drive continuous improvements.
• Partner with Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support TPM initiatives by encouraging ownership across the production team.
• Coordinate with Shipping/Receiving to optimize schedules and on-time delivery.
• Work with HR to recruit, develop, coach, and retain top talent; build succession plans.
• Champion Lean initiatives and Kaizen events to eliminate waste and boost productivity.
• Ensure training on safety, quality, and production processes is effective.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Safety Programs

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Four-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Production Manager

Location: Sumas, WA

Compensation: $115,000 to $130,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Lead a Plant. Build a Team. Make an Impact.

Our client is looking for a Production Manager who wants more than simply keeping the plant running. This is an opportunity to lead from the front, develop a high-performing team, and play a key role in driving the future of a growing manufacturing operation.

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, coaching people, and creating an environment where employees take pride in their work, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

This is a highly visible leadership position where you'll work alongside Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and Human Resources to ensure the operation is safe, efficient, productive, and continuously improving. You'll have the opportunity to influence the culture, develop future leaders, and help shape how the facility operates for years to come.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are exactly the same, but your focus will always be on leading people, improving operations, and delivering results.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing Production Supervisors and plant employees while creating a culture built around safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Driving operational excellence by meeting production, quality, cost, and customer service objectives.
• Working closely with the Quality team to ensure products consistently exceed customer expectations while promoting continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Partnering with Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and improve overall plant performance.
• Supporting and expanding Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives by encouraging ownership and involvement across the production team.
• Collaborating with Shipping and Receiving to optimize production schedules, improve workflow, and ensure customers receive products on time.
• Working alongside Human Resources to recruit, develop, coach, and retain exceptional employees while building a highly engaged workforce.
• Championing Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events, and process improvements that eliminate waste and improve productivity.
• Ensuring all employees receive effective training in safety, quality, production processes, and operational procedures.
• Coaching and mentoring direct reports while building strong succession plans and future leadership within the operation.
• Maintaining exceptional housekeeping standards through an effective and sustainable 5S program.
• Using data, metrics, and employee feedback to identify opportunities for operational improvement and long-term success.

What We're Looking For

Our client is looking for a leader who enjoys being on the production floor, working alongside their team, and finding better ways to operate every day.

You'll be successful if you have:

• A four-year technical degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• At least five years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• A proven ability to lead teams through change while building trust and accountability.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of production operations, safety programs, and manufacturing best practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop people at every level of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on leadership style.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is considered a strong asset but is not required.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This is more than a Production Manager role. It's an opportunity to join an organization that values strong leadership, operational excellence, and investing in its people.

If you're looking for a position where your ideas matter, your leadership is valued, and your contributions directly impact the success of the operation, we'd love to tell you more.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary:

$115,000 to $130,000

In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Virtual Healthcare and Telehealth Services
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness and Mental Health Resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Service Awards
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Company‑Sponsored Employee Events

Ready to Lead?

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people, improving operations, and making a measurable impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our client and help build the next chapter of an already successful manufacturing operation.