Senior Production Manager

Confidential; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the Fort Lauderdale area is seeking a Senior Production Manager. This role involves leading daily production activities, implementing continuous improvement practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in manufacturing management and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position is full-time and located onsite.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing management.
• Proven record of implementing Kaizen or Continuous Improvement programs.
• Strong knowledge of capacity management and workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities across multiple manufacturing lines.
• Implement and sustain Kaizen initiatives that reduce waste.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze KPIs to measure performance.

Skills

Production planning

Kaizen

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven mindset

Analytical skills

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

This range is provided by Confidential. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$123,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Senior Production Manager

Onsite

Fort Lauderdale area

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities across multiple manufacturing lines to achieve goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Implement and sustain Kaizen initiatives that reduce waste, enhance processes, and improve efficiency.
• Conduct regular Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and root cause analyses to eliminate inefficiencies and uphold 5S standards.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to improve manufacturability, minimize lead times, and optimize resources.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze KPIs to measure performance, drive accountability, and guide decision-making.
• Ensure ongoing cross‑training and maintain an up‑to‑date training matrix to support workforce flexibility.
• Promote a culture of employee engagement, problem‑solving, and continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, safety, and environmental standards, along with company and industry regulations.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by collaborating closely with design and process engineering.
• Manage production budgets, capacity planning, and workforce allocation to meet customer demand efficiently.
• Coach and develop production supervisors and team leaders to strengthen leadership and operational discipline.
• Oversee the creation and auditing of standardized work instructions to ensure consistent process execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing management, ideally within industrial equipment or automotive environments.
• Proven record of implementing Kaizen or Continuous Improvement programs with measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity management, and workflow optimization, including manpower flexibility in line with TPS (Toyota Production System) principles.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Analytical, data‑driven mindset with experience using metrics and visual management tools.
• Proficient in SAP/ERP systems and related manufacturing software.
• Deep understanding of TPS, Toyota Way principles, and lean manufacturing best practices.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Production and Product Management

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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