Senior Production Manager – Operations Excellence

Default Brand; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group, a long-standing manufacturing company based in Chestertown, Maryland, seeks a Production Manager to drive daily operations, schedules, staffing, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and EHS to meet SQDCC goals and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing and 10+ years in production, with a strong background in planning, KPIs, and team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production, operations, or plant management environment.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and production.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workforce management.
• Experience leading supervisors and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with production metrics, KPIs, and performance management systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or similar operational systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing floor operations and execution of the Dixon Production System (DPS).
• Develop production schedules, assign work, and hold supervisors accountable for meeting production targets safely and efficiently.
• Manage staffing levels, labor allocation, attendance, and workforce performance.
• Maintain production boards and monitor production status, capacity, and order flow.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime.
• Lead daily tier meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators including throughput, schedule adherence, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and safety metrics.
• Support employee development through onboarding, training, cross-training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive problem-solving efforts and implement corrective actions to remove operational bottlenecks.
• Participate in recruiting, employee relations, and succession planning efforts.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Equivalent experience

Job description

The Dixon Group, a long-standing manufacturing company based in Chestertown, Maryland, seeks a Production Manager to drive daily operations, schedules, staffing, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and EHS to meet SQDCC goals and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing and 10+ years in production, with a strong background in planning, KPIs, and team development.