Production Manager

Your summer adventure starts here — lead with vision, inspire with action. This is your opportunity to take the reins of a high-impact coatings operation and drive excellence in every layer.

Position Overview: Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you’ll guide a team of approximately 75 across multiple shifts in the Anodize and Vertical Paint Line (VPL) departments. As our Production Manager, you’ll build team capability, champion continuous improvement, and lead the charge toward achieving world-class coating performance — all while fostering a culture of safety and innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Direct daily operations for Anodize and VPL departments

- Align strategy, people, and process with budgeted KPIs

- Lead and coach Supervisors and team members through ongoing training and knowledge sharing

- Drive improvements in throughput, rework, and customer satisfaction in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers

- Identify and implement business improvements related to cost, quality, and efficiency

- Ensure clear communication of plans, expectations, and responsibilities to all team members

- Write concise reports on operational activities and performance

- Develop process documentation and work instructions for consistency and compliance

- Support Sales and Business Development with technical insights and capabilities

- Oversee compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental regulations

- Manage budgets for labor, MRO, and capital expenditures

What You Bring to the Adventure: This isn’t just another job — it’s a mission for seasoned pros ready to elevate excellence. You’re a hands-on leader who thrives in the details and inspires through action.

- At least 5 years in Anodize or Coating operations, including 3+ years leading teams

- Deep understanding of the chemistry and systems behind high-quality anodized and coated finishes

- A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is preferred

- Experience with racking, rack design, throughput, and the nuances of part geometry

- Familiarity with Anodize/Paint line process spares and MRO

- Ability to interpret blueprints and use precision measurement tools

- Self-motivation with a strong work ethic — you take initiative and run with it

- Working knowledge of ISO standards preferred

- AAMA 611 and 2605 experience is a plus

- Strong communicator with solid computer skills

- Experience applying Lean principles is valued

Why Join Us? Your summer adventure starts here — and it doesn’t stop at the season’s end. At Crystal Finishing Systems, you’ll find a place where your career can thrive long term.

- Complete benefits package - medical, dental and vision insurance with various options to meet your needs

- Competitive pay that reflects your expertise

- Clear pathways for advancement and professional growth

- Robust benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO

- Team building events and celebrations

- Wellness plans including free physical therapy

- Free on-site health clinics — because your well-being matters

Ready to take the lead and shape the future of coatings with us? Apply today and help create a workplace where excellence takes root and people truly thrive.

THE FINE PRINT

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Crystal Finishing Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Crystal Finishing Systems participates in E-Verify.