Production Manager: Lean Manufacturing Leader

Momentum Manufacturing Group LLC; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Momentum Manufacturing Group LLC in St. Johnsbury, VT, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing process, ensure efficiency, quality, and safety, and drive production schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of lean manufacturing, and the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to meet targets and pursue continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and production management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of lean principles and process optimization.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and KPI-driven improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to meet production goals.
• Ensure production efficiency while maintaining quality and safety compliance.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.
• Manage and mentor production staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Monitor KPIs and implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance for smooth operations.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and process inefficiencies.
• Enforce safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist in budget planning and cost control for production operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methods.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

ERP systems

Safety compliance

KPIs

Team mentoring

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Momentum Manufacturing Group LLC in St. Johnsbury, VT, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing process, ensure efficiency, quality, and safety, and drive production schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of lean manufacturing, and the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to meet targets and pursue continuous improvement.