Technical Production Manager

Overview

We are seeking a technically skilled and hands-on Production Manager to join our manufacturing team. This position will work alongside the existing Production Manager, with a primary focus on technical operations, logistics, scheduling, quality control, and process efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and technical aptitude — someone who can read and interpret blueprints, oversee multiple production lines, troubleshoot machines on the spot, and reimagine plant and yard layouts for improved workflow and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

- Plan and schedule production runs across multiple lines to maximize efficiency and meet delivery timelines.

- Analyze production capacity and balance workloads across machines and teams.

- Use technical knowledge to sequence jobs for optimal material flow and minimal downtime.

2. Logistics & Yard Management

- Oversee logistics operations including inbound materials, finished goods staging, and outbound shipments.

- Reimagine and redesign plant and yard layouts to improve space utilization, safety, and product flow.

- Work closely with dispatch and warehouse teams to streamline truck loading/unloading processes.

3. Quality Control & Process Optimization

- Establish and monitor quality standards to ensure products meet specifications.

- Implement corrective and preventive actions based on nonconformance reports or customer feedback.

- Use data-driven approaches (KPIs, efficiency metrics, defect rates) to improve overall plant performance.

4. Technical & Engineering Oversight

- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and material cut sheets.

- Coordinate with engineering and production leads to ensure designs are correctly translated into manufacturing.

- Provide input on equipment upgrades, tooling requirements, and process improvements.

5. Leadership & Collaboration

- Work alongside the current Production Manager to align operational and technical priorities.

- Mentor supervisors and production leads on scheduling, quality, and process adherence.

- Support safety, training, and continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field (preferred).

- Strong ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

- Proven experience managing production schedules and logistics operations.

- Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles and plant layout design.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Operations Manager

Works closely with: Production Manager I , Logistics, and Quality teams

Skills

- Proven experience in production management within a manufacturing environment.

- Strong knowledge of SAP, MRP, ERP systems, and supply chain management practices.

- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement methodologies.

- Mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.

- Proficient in production planning, quality control measures, and operations management strategies.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data for informed decision-making.

- Effective communication and leadership abilities to motivate teams towards achieving operational goals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person