Production Manager — Lean & Ops Excellence Lead

Manpower, Inc.; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is partnering with a leading advanced manufacturing organization to hire an experienced Production Manager for Ellabell, GA. The role leads high-volume production teams, drives safety and quality, and champions operational excellence.

The incumbent will oversee performance, workforce planning, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize productivity and cost efficiency in a 1st shift environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Proven success managing large teams and developing future leaders.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead workforce and capacity planning efforts to support production demands and organizational growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality enhancement, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence methodologies across production departments.
• Analyze performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve operational results.
• Guide and mentor production managers, supervisors, and leadership teams.
• Foster a positive employee relations environment through coaching, development, and conflict resolution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to achieve company goals.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, environmental regulations, and operational procedures.
• Develop and maintain reporting systems to monitor KPIs, production performance, and workforce effectiveness.
• Lead talent development, succession planning, and performance management initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets, labor utilization, and operational resources to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Lean Manufacturing

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing/Business

Job description

Manpower, Inc. is partnering with a leading advanced manufacturing organization to hire an experienced Production Manager for Ellabell, GA. The role leads high-volume production teams, drives safety and quality, and champions operational excellence.

The incumbent will oversee performance, workforce planning, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize productivity and cost efficiency in a 1st shift environment.