Production Manager / Packaging

Smart Resources Group; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Resources Group in North Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role leads production teams, drives process improvements, manages inventory and quality standards, and partners with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, packaging/manufacturing experience, strong data

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of packaging manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory control, quality systems.
• Experience improving workflows, productivity, and efficiency.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; team development focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production, warehouse, kitting, fulfillment, corrugated, and foam operations.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and workflow to meet production and delivery goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production staff and supervisors.
• Monitor productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize space.
• Ensure safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, and QA processes.
• Manage labor and operating costs and support budgeting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, and other departments to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Team development

Production planning

Inventory control

Tools

Microsoft Office

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

Production Manager Location: North Salt Lake City, UT

Ideal Background

• Manufacturing leadership experience within packaging, corrugated, fulfillment, distribution, or related operations, with a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and team development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of packaging manufacturing experience (highly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory control, quality systems, and workplace safety.
• Experience improving workflows, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to analyze operational data, manage costs, and solve production issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with WMS/ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience in packaging, corrugated, foam, kitting, or fulfillment operations preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role leads production teams, drives process improvements, manages inventory and quality standards, and partners with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production, warehouse, kitting, fulfillment, corrugated, and foam operations.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and workflow to meet production and delivery goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production staff and supervisors.
• Monitor productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and key performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize equipment and space utilization.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, and quality assurance processes.
• Manage labor and operating costs and support budgeting efforts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, and other departments to support customer requirements and resolve operational challenges.

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