Production Manager - Manufacturing

Crossley Scott Limited; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossley Scott Limited is hiring an on-site Production Manager for our Phoenix battery manufacturing facility. You will own day-to-day production, drive safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery, and build a high-performance team and processes under pressure.

You will lead lean manufacturing initiatives, manage production planning and MRP systems, and collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, Finance, and Sales to optimize output.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hands-on manufacturing production.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Lean/continuous improvement experience is a strong plus.
• Comfort with production planning and MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and drive production to hit customer orders and inventory targets.
• Lead, coach, and grow a production team and shift coverage.
• Own safety and compliance culture with SOPs and regs.
• Run end-to-end logistics from inbound to outbound shipments and docs.
• Live in the data: throughput, yield, downtime, OEE, scrap, labor efficiency.
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to cut waste.
• Keep equipment running with preventive maintenance and downtime minimization.
• Coordinate across Purchasing, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Sales.
• Maintain production data and inventory in SAP.
• Champion a culture of safety and quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Production Manager – Battery Manufacturing

Based onsite in Phoenix, Arizona

Take the wheel on a manufacturing operation that powers mission-critical industries. You'll own day-to-day production for a battery manufacturing facility, driving safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery — and building a team and process that performs under pressure.

What You'll Own

• Plan, schedule, and drive production to hit customer orders, lead times, and inventory targets — no excuses, no missed dates
• Lead, coach, and grow a production team: staffing, shift coverage, performance, and accountability
• Own the safety and compliance culture — enforce environmental and regulatory standards and rock-solid SOPs
• Run end-to-end logistics: inbound receiving and inspection through outbound shipping, documentation, and systems
• Live in the data — throughput, yield, downtime, OEE, scrap, labor efficiency — and turn insight into action
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to cut waste and boost output
• Keep equipment running — prioritize preventive maintenance, manage breakdowns, minimize downtime
• Be the connective tissue across Purchasing, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Sales
• Keep production data and inventory airtight in SAP
• Champion a culture where safety and quality never stop improving

What You Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on labour/manufacturing production experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Lean/continuous improvement experience is a strong plus
• Comfort with production planning and MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong leadership, sharp problem-solving, and a data-first mindset

The Environment

• Hands-on, on-site leadership — you'll be on the floor, not just in meetings
• PPE required around hazardous materials (battery acid, lead)
• Some shift flexibility and overtime as production demands