Production Manager (precision manufacturing assembly)

1st St. NW Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401K match

Generous PTO

Job summary

1st St. NW Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Production Manager on the 1st shift to lead assembly operations, ensure quality, and drive on-time production using ERP-driven processes.

The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work and Visual Management, while coaching staff and maintaining strong team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of production management/leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems experience and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly operations ensuring quality and on-time production.
• Drove continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work and Visual Management.
• Coach and develop employees; maintain positive working relationships.
• Establish and monitor production KPIs including safety, quality, labor efficiency and schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

75-year-old (and growing!) industrial components engineering & manufacturing company has an opening for a Production Manager on the 1st shift.

Direct-hire position with competitive benefits -includes profit sharing, 401K match, generous PTO, health/dental, and more!

Duties:

• Lead assembly operations by ensuring quality and on-time production
• Lead continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, and Visual Management initiatives
• Coach, develop, and hold employees accountable while maintaining positive working relationships and fostering employee engagement
• Establish and monitor production KPIs - including safety, quality, labor efficiency, scrap, and schedule achievement
• Utilize company's ERP system

Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or a related field a plus)
• 5+ years of production management / leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Precision machining / manufacturing or complex assembly management experience preferred
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, or similar operational excellence initiatives
• Strong ERP/MRP systems experience
• Microsoft Office (Excel) proficiency
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to pass a drug test

Salary: $100-120K