Blackbird Recruiting
Production Manager
Newark, NJ
$100,000-$120,000
The ideal candidate will bring both strong production management expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills - someone who can motivate, develop, and connect with their team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability while achieving production excellence.
Responsibilities • Oversee and manage the entire assembly line, ensuring all production goals are met with efficiency, quality, and safety. • Plan, coordinate, and control daily production activities to meet company targets and customer demand. • Lead and motivate a team of approximately 75 employees, creating a positive and productive environment that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement. • Coordinate closely with procurement, logistics, and other departments to ensure material availability and smooth workflow across all production stages. • Monitor production performance, identifying bottlenecks and proactively implementing corrective actions. • Enforce safety protocols and maintain a culture of safety awareness throughout the department. • Provide hands-on leadership - coaching, training, and developing team members to reach their full potential. • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership to align production output with company goals. • Track production metrics such as output, downtime, and efficiency, preparing detailed reports for management review. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and optimize labor and materials.
Qualifications • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a production or manufacturing management role. • Proven ability to oversee large teams (50+ employees) in a fast-paced environment. • Strong understanding of production processes, assembly workflows, and quality standards. • Excellent leadership and motivational skills with the ability to connect with and inspire team members. • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles is a plus. • Bachelor's degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred but not required.
Newark, NJ
$100,000-$120,000
The ideal candidate will bring both strong production management expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills - someone who can motivate, develop, and connect with their team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability while achieving production excellence.
Responsibilities • Oversee and manage the entire assembly line, ensuring all production goals are met with efficiency, quality, and safety. • Plan, coordinate, and control daily production activities to meet company targets and customer demand. • Lead and motivate a team of approximately 75 employees, creating a positive and productive environment that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement. • Coordinate closely with procurement, logistics, and other departments to ensure material availability and smooth workflow across all production stages. • Monitor production performance, identifying bottlenecks and proactively implementing corrective actions. • Enforce safety protocols and maintain a culture of safety awareness throughout the department. • Provide hands-on leadership - coaching, training, and developing team members to reach their full potential. • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership to align production output with company goals. • Track production metrics such as output, downtime, and efficiency, preparing detailed reports for management review. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and optimize labor and materials.
Qualifications • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a production or manufacturing management role. • Proven ability to oversee large teams (50+ employees) in a fast-paced environment. • Strong understanding of production processes, assembly workflows, and quality standards. • Excellent leadership and motivational skills with the ability to connect with and inspire team members. • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles is a plus. • Bachelor's degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred but not required.