Senior Production Leader, Heavy Industry & Extrusion

Jobot; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Production Manager in Coldwater, MI to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, productivity, and plant efficiency, and coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a similar role, hands-on leadership of hourly teams, and proven ability to improve production performance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role in manufacturing/industrial operations.
• Proven experience with operations, extrusion, continuous improvement, Disamatic, foundries, and safety.
• Strong leadership, team management, and budgeting abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the production department to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Implement and manage extrusion processes, ensuring optimal performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Operate and maintain Disamatic molding machines and other foundry equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, ensuring all staff adhere to safety regulations and standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Collaborate with other department heads to align production processes with company objectives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching to enhance team performance.
• Develop and manage production budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, implementing new technologies and methods where applicable.]
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• COMPANY NAME: Jobot KEY POINTS: Oversee daily operations, extrusion processes, continuous improvement, safety protocols
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• <p>Jobot is seeking an experienced Production Manager in Coldwater, MI to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, productivity, and plant efficiency, and coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.</p><p>The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a similar role, hands-on leadership of hourly teams, and proven ability to improve production performance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.</p>
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• Production Manager in Coldwater, MI: salary range $90k–$115k per year, on-site, permanent role; reflects market in US manufacturing.
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Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Disamatic

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Production Manager in Coldwater, MI to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, productivity, and plant efficiency, and coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a similar role, hands-on leadership of hourly teams, and proven ability to improve production performance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.