Production Manager: Lean Ops & Safety Champion

Gibraltar Industries; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Hybrid/ onsite work options

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Gibraltar Industries in Michigan seeks a Production Manager to maintain production flow and meet QAP goals. You will lead a team to ensure quality and develop future leaders while coordinating with multiple departments.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and accountability across shifts. Responsibilities include KPI monitoring, coaching, and problem solving using 8D methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of manufacturing management experience.
• Experience in metals manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to apply 8D problem solving and lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive and monitor KPIs across safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Coach and develop team to sustain production flow and QAP goals.
• Lead 8D problem solving and standardized work processes.
• Ensure compliance with QAP policies and safety requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance and effective cross-functional communication.
• Identify efficiency improvements and remove obstacles to throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous Improvement

Safety Compliance

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Gibraltar Industries in Michigan seeks a Production Manager to maintain production flow and meet QAP goals. You will lead a team to ensure quality and develop future leaders while coordinating with multiple departments.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and accountability across shifts. Responsibilities include KPI monitoring, coaching, and problem solving using 8D methods.