Job Title: Production Superintendent / Production ManagerLocation: Berlin, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite
The Production Superintendent / Production Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations, finished product quality, raw material management, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
This leadership role oversees production supervisors, engineers, process technicians, and a large hourly workforce while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations aligned with company performance goals.
The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing leadership experience, operational problem-solving skills, Lean manufacturing expertise, and the ability to drive accountability and operational excellence within a high-volume industrial production environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesManufacturing Operations Leadership- Lead manufacturing operations for a single-line 24/7 production environment
- Oversee:
- Product manufacturing
- Finished product quality
- Raw material management
- Production workforce performance
- Ensure production goals, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved
- Support facility operations and plant leadership initiatives
Team Leadership & Workforce Development- Lead and develop:
- Production Supervisors
- Engineers
- Process Engineering Technicians
- Hourly manufacturing workforce
- Manage staffing, performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and corrective actions
- Develop workforce training and skill development plans
- Foster accountability, engagement, and operational discipline across production teams
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence- Drive Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
- Analyze KPIs and operational performance metrics
- Improve:
- Productivity
- Material usage
- Machine uptime
- Cost control
- Process efficiency
- Lead structured problem-solving and corrective action initiatives
Production Planning & Compliance- Plan and schedule manufacturing activities for maximum productivity
- Ensure compliance with:
- Safety standards
- OSHA requirements
- Environmental regulations
- Company operational policies
- Maintain product quality standards and operational consistency
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner closely with:
- Plant Leadership
- Process Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Technical Teams
- Balance production execution with process optimization initiatives
- Support plant-wide operational improvement strategies
Must-Have Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in:
- Engineering
- Management
- Related field
- Minimum 5 years of operational leadership experience within manufacturing environment
- Experience leading manufacturing operations within 24/7 production environments
- Strong leadership and supervisory experience
- Experience managing large hourly production teams
- Strong understanding of:
- Manufacturing KPIs
- Continuous improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- 5S methodologies
- Operational troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
- Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Strong communication, accountability, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications- Experience within building materials or industrial manufacturing environments
- Experience leading production ramp-up or operational transformation initiatives
- Strong process optimization and workforce development background
- Experience partnering closely with engineering and technical teams
Core Skills- Manufacturing Operations Leadership
- Production Management
- 24/7 Manufacturing Operations
- Lean Manufacturing
- 5S Implementation
- Continuous Improvement
- KPI Management
- Workforce Development
- SAP / ERP Systems
- Process Optimization
- Safety & OSHA Compliance
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Operational Excellence
