Senior Production Manager - Lean, Six Sigma & Growth

CSP; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

CSP is a leading formulator and molder of lightweight composites, offering a team-focused culture and BENEfits4U. CSP seeks a senior manufacturing leader to oversee production, drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and mentor teams to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

The role demands 10+ years in manufacturing process engineering, 5+ years in NPD in cross-functional settings, and a strong track record of improving efficiency and reducing waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Lean Manufacturing certification required; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
• 10+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• 5+ years of new product development experience in a cross-functional environment.
• 5+ years applying Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies in manufacturing.
• 5+ years leading and developing production teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production dept activities to meet targets for volume, cost and quality.
• Develop and monitor daily/weekly production schedules for on-time orders.
• Implement SOPs across all production areas.
• Ensure QMS, GMPs, and 5S compliance across operations.
• Analyze production metrics for continuous improvement in efficiency and waste reduction.
• Lead and mentor supervisors, team leads, and line workers.
• Review daily production reports and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality and logistics to resolve issues.
• Maintain focus on first-pass quality and customer satisfaction.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma to improve flow and reduce non-value-added work.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a safe work environment.
• Manage headcount, overtime, and labor utilization to meet demand.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Production planning

Schedule adherence

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Manufacturing certification

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred

Job description

CSP is a leading formulator and molder of lightweight composites, offering a team-focused culture and BENEfits4U. CSP seeks a senior manufacturing leader to oversee production, drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and mentor teams to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

The role demands 10+ years in manufacturing process engineering, 5+ years in NPD in cross-functional settings, and a strong track record of improving efficiency and reducing waste.