Senior Production Manager - Lean Manufacturing & Quality

Kooks Custom Headers, Inc.; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

Kooks Custom Headers, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, driving quality, safety, and efficiency on the shop floor.

You will manage department leaders across welding, tube laser, bending, fabrication, prep, shipping, receiving, and maintenance, while partnering with Ops, Eng, Sales, and Purchasing to hit production goals. The successful candidate will have strong leadership, excellent communication, and a track record of Lean continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing supervisors and production teams.
• Background in metal fabrication, welding, automotive, or similar manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Passion for developing people and building winning teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily manufacturing operations with a culture of quality, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee department leaders responsible for Welding, Tube Laser, Tube Bending, Fabrication, Prep, Shipping, Receiving, Maintenance.
• Collaborate with Technical Operations Manager, Engineering, Sales, and Purchasing to meet production goals.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Decision making

People development

Job description

Kooks Custom Headers, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, driving quality, safety, and efficiency on the shop floor.

You will manage department leaders across welding, tube laser, bending, fabrication, prep, shipping, receiving, and maintenance, while partnering with Ops, Eng, Sales, and Purchasing to hit production goals. The successful candidate will have strong leadership, excellent communication, and a track record of Lean continuous improvement in