Sharples Production Manager

Larkin Industries Inc; North Attleborough (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Larkin Industries Inc is seeking a Production Manager in North Attleborough, MA. The role requires overseeing the production schedule and leading a team to ensure efficiency while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates should have 7+ years in operations management, with experience in manufacturing environments. A salary between $85,000 and $100,000 annually is offered, along with health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in operations or production management, 5+ in a supervisory role.
• Background in corrugated packaging or similar manufacturing.
• Hands-on technical knowledge of production processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the production schedule and adjust in real time.
• Lead production supervisors and develop a strong team.
• Track and report production KPIs.

Skills

Operations management

Production scheduling

Team leadership

KPI tracking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical training

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

CAD software (ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD)

Job description

Production Manager

North Attleboro, MA

• On-site, Full-time
• Operations Leadership

Base salary

$100,000

Bonus

Annual performance

Reports to

Plant / GM

Benefits

Health, dental, 401k, PTO

What You'll Do

• Own the production schedule - sequence jobs against customer commitments, capacity, and staffing, and adjust in real time when things change.
• Lead production supervisors, leads, and operators; hire, train, and develop a team that doesn't depend on a handful of irreplaceable people.
• Drive on-time delivery - find bottlenecks fast and make the call on staffing, equipment, or workflow to keep work moving.
• Track and report production KPIs: throughput, on-time delivery, scrap, downtime, safety, and labor utilization.
• Keep machines running - drive preventive maintenance and partner with maintenance on repairs and capital needs.
• Hold the line on safety and quality; review non-conformance issues and close the loop with corrective action.
• Manage departmental budgets for labor, overtime, and consumables - and communicate daily to plant leadership on what’s happening and what’s next.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years in operations or production management, with at least 5 in a direct supervisory role.
• Background in corrugated packaging, folding carton, die-making, print finishing, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on technical knowledge of production processes - enough to run the floor with credibility.
• Comfort with ERP systems, production scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Strong Excel skills for scheduling and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or technical training preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, Graphic Arts Technology, or related field preferred - but not required with equivalent experience.

Experience

• 7+ years of operations or production management experience; 10+ preferred, with at least 5 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in corrugated packaging, folding carton, die-making, print finishing, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Track record of hitting production goals across safety, quality, customer service, throughput, and cost control.
• Hands-on technical understanding of production processes sufficient to run the floor credibly.
• Experience with ERP and order-entry systems, production scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for scheduling and KPI tracking.
• Nice to have: CAD software (ArtiosCAD, Cimex, AutoCAD, Impact, etc.), Lean manufacturing or ISO 9000 training, forklift certification.

Who Thrives Here

Floor presence

You're a working manager. You know the equipment, you know the operators, and you're visible when it counts - not managing from a desk.

Sharp judgment on staffing and commitments

You know when to add overtime, when to push out a deadline, and when to protect the team from an unrealistic promise.

Team builder

You develop supervisors and leads so the plant has a leadership pipeline - not a fragile dependence on a small group of key people.

Entrepreneurial operator

Collaborative, frugal, and continuously improving. You do the right thing even when it's hard.

Confluent Holdings is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary: $85000 - $100000 per year