Manager, Production

R J Van Drunen & Sons, Inc.

$106K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
  • Ten or more years of production, manufacturing, or operations experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong leadership skills for team development and engagement.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead production operations as the main point of contact for supervisors and leads.
  • Build and develop a high-performing production leadership team.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize production schedules and workflow.
  • Champion Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Review production reports and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Eligible for supplemental compensation through bonus and incentive programs based on performance.
  • Access to comprehensive benefits as outlined in the provided 2026 benefits summary.
Full Job Description
  • Expected Pay Range: $106K-$120K, exempt
  • Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf


Role Summary

The Production Manager leads day-to-day production operations and helps drive safety, quality, efficiency, and team engagement across the plant. Reporting to the Site Director and serving as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, this role partners closely with Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Accounting, Engineering, Scheduling, and Product Line teams to keep production running effectively while building a strong, accountable, and continuous improvement-focused team.

What You'll Do
  • Lead production operations across the facility, serving as the main point of contact for production supervisors and leads.
  • Build and develop a high-performing production leadership team that actively engages employees across all shifts.
  • Coordinate with Scheduling, Purchasing, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Engineering to optimize production schedules, resources, equipment, and workflow.
  • Champion Lean principles, problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
  • Review production reports, resolve operational issues, support new products and equipment, and ensure HACCP, GMP, BRC, safety, and environmental requirements are met.


What You'll Bring
  • High school diploma or GED required, with a bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
  • Ten or more years of related production, manufacturing, or operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire teams.
  • Solid problem-solving, communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.


What You Can Look Forward To
  • A key leadership role with direct impact on production performance, team engagement, and plant success.
  • The opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Cross-functional partnership with plant leadership, operations, quality, safety, maintenance, and engineering teams.
  • Hands-on involvement in process improvement, new products, equipment changes, and operator development.
  • A values-driven culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and excellence.


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