World-Class Production Manager – Multi-Shift Operations

The Planet Group; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and distribution operations in alignment with the General Manager’s strategic initiatives. You will oversee a team of Supervisors and Leads responsible for hourly production staff, and apply lean/continuous improvement methods to drive plant improvements.

Key duties include planning and directing multi-shift production, analyzing production and quality reports, resolving root causes, building a high-performance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Production Manager in manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of logical operators (if/and/or).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Team player with organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and autonomous.
• Experience in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and manage a complex, multi-shift production and distribution operations.
• Review and analyze production, quality control and operational reports.
• Analyze quality issues and determine root cause to implement corrective actions.
• Direct production activities and set priorities for cost-effective operations.
• Manage 4–6 supervisors with annual and mid-year evaluations.
• Promote safe work environment and address safety hazards promptly.
• Serve as Safety Committee member and ensure compliance with safety programs.
• Set production schedules and goals with General Manager.
• Report delays and backorders, identify and remove obstacles to meet ship dates.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring and transfer policies; ensure policy adherence.
• Coach managers on training, motivation, and recognition.
• Support Open Door Policy and employee communication initiatives.
• Work with CI Manager to evaluate factory performance and plan capital and CI projects.
• Lead teams in implementing production changes and tracking KPIs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Communication

Training

Scheduling

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and distribution operations in alignment with the General Manager’s strategic initiatives. You will oversee a team of Supervisors and Leads responsible for hourly production staff, and apply lean/continuous improvement methods to drive plant improvements.

Key duties include planning and directing multi-shift production, analyzing production and quality reports, resolving root causes, building a high-performance