Production Operations Leader – Quality, Delivery & Efficiency

MASSIE MFG., INC.

Michigan

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription drug insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Massie Manufacturing, headquartered in Baraga, Michigan, seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations and drive focus on quality, on-time delivery, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You’ll oversee scheduling, procurement, and facilities while coaching supervisors to foster an organized, results-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience and a degree in Engineering/OM/Business.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive manufacturing or production experience.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred; strong leadership matters most.
Effective working knowledge of manufacturing processes and how to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery.
Proven experience leading people and managing competing production priorities.
Strong scheduling, planning, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
Experience working with purchasing, suppliers, estimating, quoting, or job-cost considerations.
Comfortable using Excel, Word, quoting/purchasing systems, and production planning or job-tracking tools.
Able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels as well as customers and vendors.
Organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Hands-on, positive approach—you see a problem and want to help solve it.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, including scheduling, estimating, purchasing/supply chain, programming, production, and facilities.
Plan and prioritize production based on customer needs, capacity, staffing, materials, and deadlines.
Track job progress, identify bottlenecks, and keep priorities moving.
Coach and support supervisors and production employees while creating an organized, accountable, and positive work environment.
Work with estimating/quoting to help ensure accurate pricing, lead times, capacity planning, and profitability.
Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to keep materials available and costs under control.
Help ensure products meet customer requirements and established quality standards.
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, added capabilities, and efficiency gains.
Lead weekly production meetings, communicating clearly with staff, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
Support continuous improvement, employee training, and quality/audit activities.
Address performance issues and day-to-day challenges in a practical, respectful, and timely way.