Production Manager (Manufacturing/Supply Chain)

W3R; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

W3R in Saint Joseph, Michigan is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing and support new product initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with documentation and safety standards while leading process improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate effectively across teams. Candidates must commit to maintaining high standards of accountability and results orientation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Supervisory or Managerial experience in high mix/low volume.
• Good understanding of problem solving methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure required documentation and system transactions meet requirements.
• Support product design through new product introduction.
• Address Environmental, Health, and Safety issues.

Skills

Results-oriented

Problem solving methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related

MBA preferred

Job description

Production Manager (Manufacturing/Supply Chain)

• Full-time

JOB TITLE: Production Manager

COMPANY: Company Confidential

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Senior Level

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring that required documentation and/or system transactions are executedtomeetcustomer,manufacturingsystem,andfinancialreportingrequirements
• Assure policies, procedures, and other documentation are followed to ensure consistent
• Responsible for the introduction, development and continuous improvement of all
• Support product design organization through new product introduction phase to ensure
• Responsible for assuring that Environmental, Health, and Safety issues are addressed considering local regulations, company policy, and good corporate citizenship
• Evaluate and develop talent through coaching, delegation and empowerment

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related is required; MBA i s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Supervisory or Managerial e xperience in a high mix/ low volume
• MUST be a results oriented with a bias for action. Must b e able to establish accountability
• Good understanding of problem solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) – i.e. thought maps, root cause analysis, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.
• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams (knowledge of Kaizen events)

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Typical operations and manufacturing environments as well as a warehouse distribution operation. May experience periods of heat or cold due to seasonal temperature differences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to occasionally work at night. Must have ability to use hands and fingers to complete tasks quickly and efficiently. In addition, must have the ability to move freely throughout the facility without physical limitation, and capacity to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and have the ability to bend, stoop and reach.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.