QP Manufacturing
Production Manager/Shift Supervisor
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chardon, OH, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Three to five years of manufacturing or production experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage production operations.
- Knowledge of production planning, quality control, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced production environment.
Full description
Job Title: Production ManagerDepartment: Manufacturing / Operations Reports To: Plant Manager / Operations Director Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily production operations to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with established quality standards. This role manages production personnel, coordinates workflow, monitors performance, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning and Operations
- Plan, organize, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production activities.
- Ensure production schedules and customer delivery deadlines are met.
- Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and resources to meet production requirements.
- Monitor production output and adjust priorities to address changing demands.
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, delays, and operational issues.
Team Leadership and Employee Development
- Supervise, train, and develop team leaders and production employees.
- Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support employee development.
- Promote teamwork, communication, and a culture of accountability.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels and effective employee scheduling.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure products meet established quality specifications and customer requirements.
- Work closely with the Quality Department to address defects, nonconformances, and customer complaints.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce scrap, rework, and production errors.
- Maintain compliance with applicable quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
Safety and Compliance
- Maintain a safe and organized production environment.
- Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Ensure employees receive appropriate safety training and follow established practices.
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain compliance with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
Cost Control and Productivity
- Monitor material usage, overtime, scrap, and overall production expenses.