Senior Production Manager

Client Highlight

Our client is recognized as the largest global leader in their industry, with operations spanning manufacturing, chemicals, and merchandising products.

They maintain 8 distribution centers and offices across North America and internationally, including Canada, Mexico, and India. Their Florida headquarters features three modern buildings in a convenient, low-traffic location.

As the industry’s leading manufacturer of specialized equipment, parts, and supplies, they are consistently recognized for innovation and technology leadership. Products are proudly designed and built in the USA, reflecting a commitment to quality and advancement.

Location

Tamarac, FL (Onsite)

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (with occasional additional hours)

Salary

$145k Annually

Bonus

10% EBITA

Overview: Senior Production Manager

Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor, and develop Production Managers, Group Leaders, and Team Leaders across multiple shifts.

- Implement and sustain Toyota Production System (TPS) tools and methodologies including Kanban, 5S, and Just-In-Time (JIT).

- Foster a culture of Kaizen and problem-solving, empowering teams to drive improvements at every level.

- Ensure standardized work is in place across the facility, with accurate cycle times maintained in SAP to ensure capacity, scheduling, and cost targets are achieved across the facility.

- Monitor and improve key performance metrics: safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.

- Partners with Plant Leadership team to drive the implementation of Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing change program across the production operation. Monitor, report and communicate progress.

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, defects, and cycle times while increasing throughput.

- Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to monitor production processes, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.

- Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

- Partner with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to align production with customer demand and company goals.

- Drive standardization of work processes while encouraging innovation and process optimization.

- Ensure standardized work is in place across the facility, with accurate cycle times maintained in SAP to ensure capacity, scheduling, and cost targets are achieved across the facility.

- Develop and manage annual production budgets, ensuring alignment with cost, labor, and efficiency targets.

- Conduct capacity planning and resource allocation to balance workloads and meet fluctuating customer demands.

- Implement training programs that build technical, safety, and problem-solving skills across the production workforce.

- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance practices to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.

- Support new product introduction (NPI) and ramp-up activities, ensuring seamless integration into production lines.

- Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance material flow, supply chain efficiency, and on-time delivery.

- Prepare and present regular production performance updates to senior leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and progress on KPIs.

Required Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field (advanced degree preferred).

- 10+ years of progressive experience in production or operations management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

- Demonstrated expertise in Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, and JIT methodologies.

- Strong background in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and ability to interpret data for decision-making.

- Proven success improving throughput, waste reduction, defect rates, and efficiency metrics.

- Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other high-volume manufacturing industries strongly preferred.

- Exceptional leadership and communication skills; ability to coach and influence teams at all levels.

- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher) is a strong plus.

Interview Process:

- Initial virtual interview with the hiring team.

- PI Assessment and follow-up virtual interview with hiring and HR representatives.

Benefits Include:

- 100% employer-paid medical coverage.

- Additional benefits including dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, and disability plans.