Job Title: Production Manager
Pay: Description- Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple shifts, including workforce planning, inventory coordination, procurement support, production scheduling, quality initiatives, and shipping/receiving activities.
- Communicate clear goals and expectations to department leaders and team members to support overall business objectives.
- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
- Partner with quality and operations teams to maintain high standards for product and service delivery.
- Drive operational excellence through process improvements, performance metrics, and adherence to company policies.
- Lead staffing and workforce planning efforts, partnering with Human Resources to support recruiting, onboarding, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Manage and develop department leaders and large cross-functional teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Monitor budgets, labor utilization, and operational costs while identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Serve as a key decision-maker, resolving operational challenges and removing obstacles that impact productivity and service levels.
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees to strengthen leadership capabilities and support career growth.
- Encourage employee involvement in identifying process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Act as a resource for troubleshooting operational issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Conduct regular audits and performance reviews to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and operational goals are achieved.
- Evaluate staffing levels, scheduling, and overtime requirements to effectively support business demands.
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate and reinforce workplace expectations, policies, and procedures.
- Utilize Lean, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence methodologies to improve business processes.
- Support compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements as applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required
- 6+ years of experience leading operations, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, procurement, or business operations teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing large teams, developing leaders, and driving operational performance.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and matrixed environment.
- Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven experience handling employee relations matters, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development initiatives in partnership with Human Resources.
- Experience leveraging metrics, KPIs, and process improvement methodologies to drive business results.
This position is urgently hiring - For immediate consideration, please upload your most up-to-date resume along with your availability for a 5-minute call to kvespia [redacted].comJob Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Newark, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $148000.00/yr.
Employee Benefits Overview Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision insurance, mental health resources, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Financial Security: 401(k) match, pension options, and financial planning assistance.Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation starting at three weeks, wellness days, and parental leave.Education: Tuition and student loan reimbursement assistance.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.
