Production Manager
Title: Production Manager
Location: Greater Richmond, VA Area
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing / Packaging
The Production Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations within a high-volume production environment. This role partners closely with site leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while driving continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily production activities to ensure operational objectives are achieved safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Oversee manufacturing operations with accountability for safety performance, quality standards, housekeeping, maintenance coordination, and production output.
- Champion a strong safety culture through planning, training, compliance, and proactive risk management.
- Translate customer and business requirements into operational plans that improve service levels and product consistency.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, quality, and cost control.
- Manage operational financial performance, including manufacturing costs, operating efficiency, and budget adherence.
- Monitor material usage and waste streams to reduce cost and environmental impact.
- Establish clear communication channels across production, maintenance, and leadership teams to ensure alignment and execution.
- Develop, coach, and evaluate supervisors and frontline leaders, supporting succession planning and talent growth.
- Act as a change leader, deploying lean manufacturing principles and driving execution in a fast-paced production environment.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in complex manufacturing environments, including packaging or converting operations (required).
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a working understanding of industrial equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with production planning and scheduling systems.
- Proven ability to lead in a high-output, just-in-time manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in process optimization and operational execution.
- Working knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Experience managing operating budgets, capital projects, and financial performance metrics.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across organizational levels.
- Adaptable, results-oriented leader capable of responding effectively to changing priorities and operational demands.
What the Role Offers
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and performance.
- Comprehensive benefits program including health coverage, retirement savings, and paid time off.
- Ongoing leadership development and professional growth opportunities.
- A stable, long-term leadership role within a large-scale manufacturing operation.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational performance, safety, and team development.
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