Production Manager

Production Manager Portland, TN

Position Overview Our client, a high-volume manufacturing organization specializing in precision metal stamping and welding, is seeking an experienced, proactive Production Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing and directing all production operations within an assigned division. The ideal candidate is an energetic team builder who actively mentors group and team leaders, enforces strict safety and quality standards, and drives operational excellence through continuous improvement and lean methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate manpower effectively across production lines to meet established operational goals and output requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate direct reports (including Group and Team Leaders); administer appraisals, coaching, counseling, and corrective actions.
• Step into Group or Team Leader roles when necessary to maintain production continuity.
• Track tooling and maintenance work orders in conjunction with Group Leaders to ensure timely equipment repairs.
• Review and issue die set-up sheets, ensuring standard operating procedures and die/fixture protocols are followed.
• Maintain shift-to-shift communication protocols to eliminate preventable machine downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean practices, including 5S checklists, TPM checks, 31-day charts, and hourly lean boards.
• Accurately enter shift production data into ShopEdge immediately following shift completion.
• Promote quality standards in conjunction with the Quality Department, supporting corrective action implementation.
• Ensure full compliance with safety policies, conduct accident investigations, and execute necessary corrective measures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute practices promoting Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Safety.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
• Strong computer proficiency, with excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrated aptitude in basic industrial mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience as an Area or Production Supervisor in a fast-paced production environment.
• Direct background in metal stamping and welding operations.
• Familiarity with ShopEdge software or related manufacturing ERP data collection tools.
• Experience applying TQPS (Total Quality Production System), 5S, and TPM methodologies.

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