Production Manager - Nonwoven Manufacturing

TGG Accounting; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TGG Accounting is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a manufacturing facility in the Greater Hickory Area, North Carolina. This role requires a hands-on leader to drive production performance and oversee daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of direct experience within nonwoven manufacturing and a strong ability to lead teams. Responsibilities include managing staffing, ensuring safety, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across a multi-shift operation.

Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually, with flexibility for experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in nonwoven manufacturing or similar production environments.
• Experience in leading production teams.
• Strong background in performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Manage staffing and labor utilization for production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Job description

Production Manager - Nonwoven Manufacturing

Greater Hickory Area

$80,000-$90,000 *flex to go up depending on exp

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day‑to‑day production operations within a fast‑paced industrial manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving production performance, employee engagement, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives across a multi‑shift operation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor utilization, and workforce development
• Partner with maintenance and quality teams to minimize downtime and improve operational performance
• Monitor KPIs and production metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and throughput
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and production employees
• Maintain a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety

Qualifications:

• 5+ years direct experience within nonwoven manufacturing, engineered materials, filtration products, specialty materials, converting, or similar production environments

• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in production planning, scheduling, staffing, and performance management
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve production performance
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Highly Preferred:

• Experience leading multi‑shift manufacturing operations
• Strong understanding of production flow, quality systems, process improvement, and equipment reliability