Production Manager
Walled Lake, MI
full time
$75,000-$95,000About This Job
About Us
We are a rapidly growing, innovative manufacturer on the forefront of precision technologies. As our operations scale, we are strengthening leadership to drive accountability, continuity, and lean/ISO practices.
Position Summary
The Production Manager oversees shift supervisors, ensuring continuity across shifts and holding teams accountable to KPIs. The role balances shop-floor leadership with data analysis and reporting to drive execution and improvement.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee and hold shift supervisors accountable to KPIs (OEE, scrap/rework %, schedule adherence, delivery, labor efficiency).
· Ensure continuity, discipline, and standardized practices across shifts.
· Apply lean and ISO practices to drive standardization and improvement.
· Manage scheduling to ensure production plans are achievable, resources are aligned, and delivery targets are met.
· Spend time on the shop floor with supervisors and operators to support problem-solving.
· Participate in selecting/interviewing/hiring new production staff.
· Analyze production data, create reports, and communicate results using Word/Excel.
· Foster team engagement and training compliance to strengthen accountability.
· Any other Production Management-related duties assigned.
Qualifications
· Experience as a production or quality supervisor, or prior production/operations manager role.
· Knowledge of lean manufacturing and ISO principles (certifications not required).
· Strong leadership, communication, and accountability skills.
· Ability to balance shop-floor presence with office-based analysis.
· Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
· High School Diploma/GED.
Compensation & Growth
- Competitive salary ($75,000–$95,000 depending on experience).
- Growth path into Plant Manager role as company scales.
- Opportunity to lead and shape production systems in a rapidly growing company.
Benefits
· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
· Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
· Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
· Employee Assistance Program
· Flexible Spending Account
· LegalShield and LifeLock
· Pet Insurance
· 401k with Company Match
· Holiday Savings Account
· 529 College Savings Account
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an innovative, fast-growing manufacturer scaling operations and pursuing ISO certification.
- Authority to lead production teams and standardize practices across shifts.
- Collaborative leadership team with significant growth opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance