Production Manager: Lean, Safety & Team Growth

Axis Communications; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX in Kingman, Arizona, a leading plastic piping systems provider, seeks a Production Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing operations. The role collaborates with Maintenance, Quality, HSE and cross-functional teams to meet production objectives while developing talent.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive production leadership, a strong background in Lean manufacturing and ISO compliance, and proven ability to manage budgets and deliver safe, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive production leadership experience.
• Experience leading teams and talent development.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge; Six Sigma is asset.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and resource allocation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to safely deliver customer requirements while optimizing productivity, quality, inventory levels, labor utilization, and manufacturing costs.
• Drive operational excellence through production planning, performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production metrics, downtime, and operational results to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, company policies, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Oversee the management of raw materials, packaging materials, regrind, and non-hazardous waste in accordance with facility procedures.
• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and plant employees through performance management, training, succession planning, talent development, and recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, HSE, and other cross-functional teams to achieve production objectives and improve operational performance.
• Lead and sustain initiatives such as Lean manufacturing practices and 5S programs to maintain an organized, efficient, and high-performing workplace.
• Manage departmental budgets and expenditures and provide operational reporting to support business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Production Planning

Quality Systems

Office Proficiency

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IPEX in Kingman, Arizona, a leading plastic piping systems provider, seeks a Production Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing operations. The role collaborates with Maintenance, Quality, HSE and cross-functional teams to meet production objectives while developing talent.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive production leadership, a strong background in Lean manufacturing and ISO compliance, and proven ability to manage budgets and deliver safe, high-quality results.