Production Manager

About PrecisionX Group:

PrecisionX Group is a leading provider of precision metal components, serving critical industries such as aerospace & defense, medical devices, satellite & space, electric vehicles, mining, and semiconductors. By uniting the specialized expertise of GEM, Coining, National Manufacturing, Ditron, MSK Precision Products, and Hudson Technologies, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced manufacturing solutions. Our core capabilities include machining, deep drawing and progressive stamping, Swiss machining, micro stamping, and transfer press.

Our team consists of over 600 employees, located in CT, NJ, NY, and FL. With our collective expertise, our strong foundation in metal manufacturing techniques, and a relentless focus on quality and innovation, PrecisionX Group is committed to delivering superior products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

The Production Manager is responsible for leading and managing day-to-day production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role serves as the primary leader on the production floor and is accountable for ensuring that production teams execute work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with work orders, customer requirements, quality standards, and established production schedules.

The Production Manager oversees the flow of parts from raw material through manufacturing, quality inspection, secondary processing, and shipping. This position is responsible for production scheduling, work order management, labor allocation, workflow coordination, and removing obstacles that impact productivity or on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who can balance people leadership, production execution, accountability, and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.

Production Scheduling & Work Order Management

• Manage work order release, sequencing, and prioritization to support customer delivery commitments.
• Develop and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules across presses, quality, and secondary operations.
• Adjust production priorities in response to material availability, equipment downtime, quality holds, customer expedites, and changing business needs.
• Ensure work orders are completed and closed accurately and that labor is properly recorded in the ERP system.
• Partner with Production Control, Quality, and Post-Production Operations to align priorities, coordinate workflow, and resolve scheduling conflicts.

Material Flow & Production Throughput

• Oversee the movement of materials and parts from raw material receipt through manufacturing and subsequent production processes.
• Monitor production output against schedule and identify opportunities to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks, delays, and capacity constraints and take appropriate action to keep production moving.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to facilitate timely inspection and disposition of parts.
• Coordinate with Post-Production Operations to ensure completed goods are released, processed, and shipped on time and in full.
• Track and communicate production performance, schedule attainment, and operational issues to plant leadership.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Promote accountability for standard work, 5S, housekeeping, and overall shop floor organization.
• Lead investigations into production delays, downtime, missed schedules, and recurring operational issues.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to address root causes and prevent recurring problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize labor and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate employee training and cross-training to improve workforce flexibility, coverage, and overall capability.
• Escalate significant operational, quality, safety, or production risks to plant leadership with supporting data and recommended solutions.
• Support company initiatives related to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and audit readiness.

Leadership Expectations

The Production Manager is expected to lead by example and establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This position requires a leader who is comfortable making decisions, addressing performance issues, communicating expectations clearly, and working collaboratively with other departments to achieve company goals.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Support additional operational, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.