Sr. Production Manager
A rapidly growing manufacturer in the HVAC and mechanical systems space is seeking a Sr. Production Manager to lead and optimize operations at their Memphis, TN facility. This role will be responsible for improving production efficiency, scaling manufacturing operations, supporting new product launches, and building the processes needed to support continued growth. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an operations professional who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
The Sr. Production Manager will be responsible for:
- Lead production optimization initiatives focused on throughput, quality, efficiency, and scalability
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements, tooling enhancements, and workflow changes
- Establish and monitor quality control processes and key production KPIs
- Lead new product introductions from first article through full-scale production
- Manage supplier relationships, sourcing activities, and inventory planning processes
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales to align production with business demand
- Hire, develop, and lead production teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement
The Sr. Production Manager should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of manufacturing operations, production management, or industrial engineering experience
- Proven success improving production lines through process optimization and workflow design
- Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing scale-up efforts
- Strong background in supplier management, inventory planning, and production forecasting
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement experience preferred
- Experience in HVAC, mechanical assemblies, electromechanical products, or similar manufacturing environments preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and project execution skills
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