Senior Production Manager - Heavy Manufacturing & CI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a well-established heavy industrial manufacturing operation in the United States. You will lead hourly production teams, supervise extrusion and foundry processes, and partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to hit production targets while driving safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, continuous improvement, and strong budgeting skills, with a focus on reducing downtime and optimizing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Proven experience with operations, extrusion, continuous improvement, Disamatic, foundries, and safety.

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 reduce costs.
• Operate and maintain Disamatic molding machines and other foundry equipment.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure staff adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other department heads to align processes with company objectives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide coaching to improve team performance.
• Develop and manage production budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Stay updated with industry trends and implement new technologies where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Budgeting

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Disamatic

Foundry equipment

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a well-established heavy industrial manufacturing operation in the United States. You will lead hourly production teams, supervise extrusion and foundry processes, and partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to hit production targets while driving safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, continuous improvement, and strong budgeting skills, with a focus on reducing downtime and optimizing