Production Manager: Growth & Process Excellence

gpac; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company contribution

PTO

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Production Manager to supervise projects under the Director of Operations. The role focuses on driving efficiency, coaching teams, and maintaining safety and quality across manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Industrial Maintenance or Business, plus experience in hydraulics. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, implement improvements, and ensure timely, cost-effective production results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field.
• Experience in hydraulics industry strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading teams and executing business initiatives.
• Ability to develop relationships, and foster a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the timely completion of all projects, create and implement process improvements, and coordinate projects in a manner that maximizes efficiency and profitability.
• Plans, monitors, and appraises production results; communicates job expectations to hourly and salary employees.
• Coaches, counsels, disciplines, and mediates with personnel to maintain performance and engagement.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process, observing control points and equipment, and reporting daily results to adjust as needed.
• Assigns personnel to accomplish work results; establishes priorities; monitors progress; resolves problems; and trains staff.
• Ensures safety of all employees, teaches safety rules and PPE requirements for each position.
• Ensures compliance with established quality policies and procedures.
• Communicates about equipment and machines; maintains a safe and clean environment by directing personnel.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Process improvement

Coaching

Safety compliance

Quality adherence

Education

Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Degree in Business

Job description

gpac is seeking an experienced Production Manager to supervise projects under the Director of Operations. The role focuses on driving efficiency, coaching teams, and maintaining safety and quality across manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Industrial Maintenance or Business, plus experience in hydraulics. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, implement improvements, and ensure timely, cost-effective production results.