Production Operations Lead - Lean, Multi-Process Oversight

Paylocity; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid lunch

Paid time off

Simple IRA, up to 3% match

Discount on Dutchware gear

Costco Membership

Job summary

Dutchware Gear in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Production Manager to oversee sewing, printing, cutting, metal fabrication, and 3D production workflows, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate multiple production streams and act as central project manager for the production pipeline.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organization, and experience with lean manufacturing, procurement, inventory control, and vendor relations to keep output quality high and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience managing production teams or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and practical application.
• Experience overseeing multiple production processes simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage procurement, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, hands on production environment.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset by approaching challenges with creativity, seeking mutually beneficial solutions, and maintaining commitment to problem solving.
• Takes full ownership of responsibilities, including accountability for decisions and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all production departments, including sewing, printing, cutting, metal fabrication, and 3D production.
• Ensure production schedules are met and workflows move smoothly from one stage to the next.
• Monitor output quality and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
• Proactively coordinate cross department communication to prevent bottlenecks and delays.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and optimize workflow.
• Identify process gaps and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Standardize work procedures and ensure team adherence.
• Serve as the project manager for all production related work.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign tasks to ensure timely completion of orders and projects.
• Communicate production timelines, constraints, and updates to leadership.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Production management

Operations coordination

Procurement

Inventory management

Leadership & team management

Vendor relationships

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Dutchware Gear in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Production Manager to oversee sewing, printing, cutting, metal fabrication, and 3D production workflows, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate multiple production streams and act as central project manager for the production pipeline.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organization, and experience with lean manufacturing, procurement, inventory control, and vendor relations to keep output quality high and