Senior Production Leader - 4-Day Week, Impact & Growth

Staffmark Group; Fairfield (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Fairfield, VA is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead from the floor and keep production moving. This role oversees production, maintenance, shipping and receiving, and workforce development, with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, Six Sigma Green Belt, and proven experience driving continuous improvement in ERP/MRP environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or complex operational environment.
• Experience leading managers, supervisors, and multi-functional teams.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems within a production environment.
• Background in Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in ISO-certified or highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing, material handling, shipping, receiving, and maintenance operations.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance across the facility.
• Establish operational goals and hold leadership teams accountable for results.
• Monitor production performance and implement solutions to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and optimize processes.
• Analyze operational data and KPIs to drive business decisions and performance improvements.
• Develop managers and supervisors through coaching, mentoring, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production and operational challenges.
• Support equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and facility readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Operations

Continuous Improvement

Safety

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Engineering/Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Staffmark Group in Fairfield, VA is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead from the floor and keep production moving. This role oversees production, maintenance, shipping and receiving, and workforce development, with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, Six Sigma Green Belt, and proven experience driving continuous improvement in ERP/MRP environments.