Production Manager

Alkegen

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience with supervisory or management responsibility.
  • Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing tools and 5S implementation.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, and manage daily production activities to meet customer and business requirements.
  • Lead and support Lean manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction, efficiency, and standardization.
  • Implement, maintain, and audit 5S standards across all production areas.
  • Monitor production metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and cost; initiate corrective actions as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with quality management systems (ISO 9001) and internal procedures.
  • Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and employees.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and regulations.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Access to continuous improvement and Lean training.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering.
  • Emphasis on employee safety and well-being.
Full Job Description
  • Plan, schedule, and manage daily production activities to meet customer and business requirements.
  • Lead and support Lean manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction, efficiency, and standardization.
  • Implement, maintain, and audit 5S standards across all production areas.
  • Monitor production metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and cost; initiate corrective actions as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with quality management systems (ISO 9001) and internal procedures.
  • Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and employees.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and regulations.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to achieve operational goals.
  • Support continuous improvement activities including Kaizen events and standard work development.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience with supervisory or management responsibility.
  • Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing tools and 5S implementation.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality systems preferred.
Performance Measures
  • Safety performance
  • Production output and schedule adherence
  • Quality metrics including scrap and rework
  • Labor efficiency and cost control
  • 5S audit results and continuous improvement outcomes

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