OverviewWe currently have an opportunity for a Production Manager at our Manufacturing Facility in Hot Springs, AR.
Responsibilities
The Production Manager leads manufacturing operations to deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-effective production while achieving operational performance objectives. This role provides strategic leadership for a large manufacturing organization by optimizing people, processes, and resources to improve productivity, quality, and service. The Production Manager partners cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement, support business growth, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!
Leadership
- Lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Develop, coach, and lead salaried, hourly, and temporary employees to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
- Establish clear performance expectations and hold leaders accountable for operational results and employee development.
Operations
- Direct production activities to maximize equipment utilization, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Allocate labor, materials, and production resources to meet customer demand and business priorities.
- Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing results.
- Communicate plant performance, operational risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
Safety & Compliance
- Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Drive accountability for incident prevention, corrective actions, and continuous safety improvement throughout the organization.
Quality
- Ensure products consistently meet quality standards, customer expectations, and manufacturing specifications.
- Lead investigations into quality trends and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support successful product launches and continuous product improvement.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase operational effectiveness.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts that standardize processes and enhance long-term manufacturing performance.
Business Partnership
- Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and other functional partners to resolve operational challenges and achieve business objectives.
- Support strategic plant initiatives that improve operational capability and organizational performance.
You Will Love It Here If
- You listen, learn, and evolve
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You put safety first, always
- You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
- You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
- You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
- 6+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production environment.
Preferred
- Experience leading Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience leading salaried and hourly manufacturing teams.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, and safety practices.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
- Ability to analyze operational performance and make sound business decisions.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project leadership capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Competencies
- Drives Results 6 Consistently delivers operational goals through effective execution and accountability.
- Builds Effective Teams 6 Develops collaborative, high-performing teams that achieve shared objectives.
- Develops Talent 6 Coaches and develops employees to strengthen organizational capability and future leadership.
- Decision Quality 6 Makes timely, data-informed decisions that balance operational and business priorities.
- Ensures Accountability 6 Establishes clear expectations and holds individuals accountable for performance and behaviors.
- Optimizes Work Processes 6 Continuously improves processes to increase efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
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Posted Salary RangeUSD $98,400.00 - USD $139,000.00 /A
Bonus EligibilityRole is eligible for 10% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.
