Production Manager

Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, maintenance, or machine shop environment
• Experience managing production activities and hourly employees
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial/manufacturing equipment
• Experience with production scheduling and coordinating work across multiple shifts
• Inventory management experience
• Basic industrial maintenance/mechanical knowledge
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Job Description

• Oversee daily production and machine shop operations
• Manage approximately 33 employees within the machine shop operation
• Directly manage 3 supervisors
• Oversee operations across two shifts: o Day shift o 2nd shift: approximately 2:00 PM–12:00 AM with a dedicated supervisor
• Manage production schedules, workload, tooling, and equipment priorities
• Oversee machining, equipment rebuilds/repairs, dies, molds, and part manufacturing
• Support operations involving mills and CNC equipment
• Manage the production of parts used by other ADS plants for maintenance and downstream operations
• Ensure production, quality, safety, and efficiency expectations are met
• Oversee raw material and operating supply inventory
• Partner with other ADS plants and corporate teams
• Manage employee performance, training, and general personnel needs
• Coordinate equipment troubleshooting and maintenance needs, although this person does not need to be highly hands-on with repairs
• Promote a positive, safety-focused work environment