Cherry Bekaert LLP

Production Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP • $75K — $95K *
Allentown, PA 18102In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of plant or production management experience, ideally in batch manufacturing
  • Hands-on leadership style; lead from the shop floor
  • Strong understanding of production flow and scheduling
  • Proven ability to improve efficiencies while maintaining quality
  • Experience managing budgets and labor costs
  • Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and maintenance decisions
  • Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Own plant operations ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery
  • Drive operational excellence through process improvements
  • Lead and develop production teams for strong performance
  • Optimize resource allocation and production flow
  • Collaborate with Sales, Quality, and Logistics to meet customer demand
  • Manage budgets and control production costs
  • Oversee equipment performance and maintenance management
  • Establish KPIs to monitor and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Strong emphasis on practical leadership
  • Opportunities for real ownership and autonomy in role
  • Supportive cross-functional collaboration
  • Focus on sustainable efficiency through systems and talent alignment
Full Job Description
Production Manager - Manufacturing
Greater Allentown Area, PA
Lead the Floor. Drive Results. Build Something Better.
We're looking for a hands-on, results-driven Production Manager to take ownership of our manufacturing operations in the greater Allentown area. This is not a desk role-this is an opportunity for someone who thrives on the plant floor, understands the details of equipment and process flow, and knows how to turn teams into high-performing units.
If you know when to roll up your sleeves and fix the problem-and when to bring in the right expertise-you'll fit right in.

What You'll Do
  • Own plant operations in a batch manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery
  • Drive operational excellence through process improvements, efficiency gains, and waste reduction
  • Lead, coach, and develop production teams, building strong bench strength and future leaders
  • Optimize resource allocation, labor utilization, and production flow
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Quality, and Logistics to align production with customer demand
  • Manage budgets and understand labor and production cost drivers, ensuring strong margin performance
  • Oversee equipment performance, including basic troubleshooting, maintenance decisions, and vendor coordination
  • Establish and implement KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

What You Bring
  • 7+ years of plant or production management experience, ideally in batch manufacturing
  • A hands-on leadership style-you lead from the floor, not from an office
  • Strong understanding of production flow, scheduling, and operational bottlenecks
  • Proven ability to improve efficiencies and productivity while maintaining quality standards
  • Experience managing budgets, labor costs, and overall operational performance
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and maintenance decision-making
  • Ability to develop teams and build a positive, accountable culture
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

This is an opportunity to make a visible, measurable impact on operations within a company that truly values practical leadership and continuous improvement. You'll step into a role with real ownership and autonomy, supported by strong cross-functional collaboration where your voice is heard and respected. In return, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
This role is ideal for someone who naturally identifies problems and immediately begins thinking through solutions, balances strategy with hands-on execution, and takes genuine pride in developing people as much as improving processes. You understand that sustainable efficiency comes from aligning both systems and talent-and you know how to drive both.
If you're ready to take ownership of a plant, build strong teams, and elevate performance-we want to hear from you.
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Suzanne Knowles
Search Director
Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

P: 484-465-1202
E: [email protected]

About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million
* Ladders Estimates

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