Production Manager

The role

The Manufacturing Manager leads and optimizes manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role provides leadership to Production Engineers, Production Schedulers, Production Supervisors, and Manufacturing Associates.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing teams.
• Provide strategic direction and daily leadership to production staff across multiple shifts.
• Oversee production scheduling, workforce planning, staffing levels, labor allocation, and overtime management.
• Establish, monitor, and drive key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and throughput.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems.
• Manage the implementation of product, process, and engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation and operational records.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams across multiple departments and/or shifts.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, workforce management, and continuous improvement principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and pivot tables.
• Strong Microsoft Word and business reporting skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and drive performance improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and customer-focused problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Science, or a related field.
• Experience managing production engineers, schedulers, and manufacturing supervisors.
• Background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Experience with quality management systems and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Experience supporting engineering change management and new product introductions.
• Budget management and capital project planning experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing facility layout optimization and material flow strategies.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential
• 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match

Before you apply

• US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

About the company

US Conec, Ltd. is a global company that creates innovative connectivity solutions. They foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect.