Production Manager

ELECTRO SWITCH BUSINESS TRUST; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ELECTRO SWITCH BUSINESS TRUST is seeking a Production Manager to lead two-shift manufacturing and assembly, driving Lean initiatives and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and the ability to coach supervisors and teams across shifts, with accountability for productivity, cost, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple shifts and production teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience implementing Lean tools and driving measurable operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety practices.
• Experience with production scheduling, labor planning, KPIs, quality systems, and cost management.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and assembly operations across two shifts.
• Ensure production schedules, customer requirements, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Establish clear production priorities and communicate expectations to supervisors.
• Monitor production performance, labor utilization, throughput, scrap, downtime, and OEE.
• Identify and resolve constraints, bottlenecks, and workflow issues.
• Ensure effective staffing, training, and cross-training.
• Partner with Maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Establish and track KPIs and use data to drive decisions.
• Develop standardized processes and ensure adherence to standard work.
• Engage employees in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Maintain safety culture and compliance with OSHA.
• Drive accountability for safe practices, housekeeping, PPE, and hazard identification.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Quality to meet requirements and drive CAPA actions.
• Oversee budgeting and capacity planning; seek profitability improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Shift management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position Summary:The Production Manager is responsible for the overall performance of manufacturing operations across two shifts, including assembly, production, safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. This position provides hands-on leadership to production teams while driving a culture of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.The Production Manager will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functional leaders to ensure production requirements are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.Key ResponsibilitiesManufacturing & Assembly OperationsLead daily manufacturing and assembly operations across two shifts.Ensure production schedules, customer requirements, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.Establish clear production priorities and communicate expectations to supervisors and manufacturing personnel.Monitor production performance, labor utilization, throughput, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness.Identify and resolve production constraints, bottlenecks, and workflow issues.Ensure effective staffing, training, and cross-training across both shifts.Partner with Maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and minimize unplanned downtime.Lean Manufacturing & Continuous ImprovementLead the implementation and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the operation.Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.Utilize Lean tools such as 5S, visual management, standard work, root-cause analysis, Kaizen, value-stream mapping, and waste reduction.Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to drive operational decisions.Develop standardized processes and ensure adherence to established work instructions and standard work.Engage employees at all levels in identifying and implementing process improvements.Safety & EnvironmentalMaintain a strong safety-first culture across both shifts.Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and applicable environmental regulations.Conduct regular safety reviews, audits, and workplace observations.Partner with EHS leadership to investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.Drive employee accountability for safe work practices, housekeeping, PPE, and hazard identification.Support initiatives designed to reduce injuries, near misses, and safety risks.People LeadershipDirectly lead and develop production supervisors and manufacturing personnel across two shifts.Establish performance expectations and hold teams accountable for results.Coach supervisors and employees to improve performance, engagement, and problem-solving capabilities.Promote teamwork and effective communication between shifts.Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication and handoffs.Support recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning.QualityPartner with Quality to ensure products meet customer and internal requirements.Drive corrective and preventive actions related to production issues.Identify trends in defects, rework, scrap and implement corrective measures.Ensure production personnel understand and follow quality requirements and documented processes.Operational & Financial PerformanceManage labor and operating costs while meeting production requirements.Monitor productivity, overtime, scrap, rework, and other manufacturing expenses.Participate in budgeting and capacity planning activities.Identify opportunities to improve profitability through increased throughput, reduced waste, and improved labor efficiency.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in an assembly or high-volume/complex manufacturing environment.Demonstrated experience leading multiple shifts and production teams.Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.Proven experience implementing Lean tools and driving measurable operational improvements.Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety practices.Experience with production scheduling, labor planning, KPIs, quality systems, and cost management.Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance reporting.Key Performance MeasuresSuccess in this position will be measured by:Safety performance and reduction of recordable incidentsOn-time delivery and schedule attainmentProductivity and labor efficiencyQuality, scrap, and reworkProduction throughputEquipment uptime and downtimeLean/continuous improvement resultsEmployee engagement and retentionManufacturing cost and operating performanceEffective execution across both shifts