Production Operations Leader — Safety, Quality & TPM

Contech Engineered Solutions; Menifee (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth

Job summary

Contech Engineered Solutions is seeking a Production Manager in California to drive safety, quality, and cost efficiency across manufacturing, materials, and shipping. You will lead operations, optimize headcount across lines, and develop TPM programs.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to coordinate with vendors, manage inventories, and supervise plant teams to ensure accurate documentation and productivity.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication across organizational levels.
• Experience in manufacturing production and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Master EH&S programs and conduct employee training.
• Strategically allocate headcount across production lines.
• Develop a TPM program and manage its budget.
• Supervise outbound product practices with quality inspections and documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors for procurement of manufacturing and production supplies.
• Maintain understanding of all manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Plan and execute full physical inventory activities and manage variances.
• Coordinate trucking logistics with carriers, company trucks, or customer plant pickup.
• Assist in hiring, screening, and interviewing candidates.
• Manage workforce productivity and maximize efficiency.
• Potentially lead plant production leads or plant employees.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Manufacturing knowledge

TPM knowledge

EHS training

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Contech Engineered Solutions is seeking a Production Manager in California to drive safety, quality, and cost efficiency across manufacturing, materials, and shipping. You will lead operations, optimize headcount across lines, and develop TPM programs.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to coordinate with vendors, manage inventories, and supervise plant teams to ensure accurate documentation and productivity.