14th September, 2026Our client in Beltsville, MD, is seeking a
Production Manager to join their team!
This is an onsite/full-time/direct-hire positionSalary range based on experience: Up to $100K-$110KJob Overview The Production Manager is directly accountable for providing outstanding service to customers by coordinating the production of merchandise. They directly contribute to the profitability of the Company by maximizing the efficiency, quality, and safety in the daily production operation. Guides direct reports on all aspects of their career through active development planning, frequent feedback, coaching, and performance management programs.
Job Duties and Expectations: - Leads and is accountable for the department or departments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment that emphasizes efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Champions a people-first culture by developing leadership capabilities across all levels of the production organization
- Manage front-line supervisors and operators
- Attend daily production meetings and provide updates on any issues that could cause a delivery date to be missed. Make recommendations and implement them for continuous improvement
- Responsible for the recruitment of new and replacement employees, supported by HR
- Maintain a motivated workforce and develop employees to reach their full potential
- Work with supervisors to manage absences, sickness, etc
- Work collaboratively with peers to ensure success across all production lines
- Provide input and advice on capex decisions
- Responsible for identifying training and development requirements within all departments
- Responsible for performance management of staff
- Involvement in external customer visits when required and to make sure that visits run smoothly
- Responsible for Production Scheduling for your Area
- Flexibility to cover other shifts and possibly other department areas when needed.
- Must be willing to travel to trade shows, other DPI facilities, vendors, etc
- Develop, lead, and implement strategic and tactical objectives supporting goals, budget, and customer service initiatives.
- Troubleshoot workflow or operational issues and take corrective action to ensure standards, budgets, and customer service levels are met.
- Ensure product is free from quality defects by performing regular spot inspections of finished goods, identifying root causes, analyzing correction opportunities, and implementing corrective action.
- Develop best practices and performance standards to drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Leverages data and resources to identify operational opportunities and develop improvement methods and procedures.
- Ensures effective cross-functional communication occurs to resolve issues and accomplish goals.
- Modifies and communicates shifts in plans, goals, actions, staffing, inventory, or priorities to deal with changing situations and acts as a change agent.
- Provides leadership and seeks out developmental opportunities for direct reports regarding training, performance management, employee motivation, and leadership skills.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with current and future business partners.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including those related to safety and health.
Requirements - Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing others in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to successfully execute initiatives with minimal guidance and accomplish stated goals.
- Proven success leading and motivating employees through consistent, effective, and fair methods.
- Proven success training, developing, and directing staff.
- Demonstrated strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships at various levels and influence decisions.
Working Conditions: - Significant walking, bending, and standing
- Physical activities including but not limited to reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and lifting up to 50lbs.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
