Elevate Career Group
A fast-growing manufacturing company is seeking an experienced and emotionally intelligent Production Manager to lead one of its largest and most essential departments.
This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily operations of a 100+ person team, driving efficiency, quality, and safety across the production floor. The ideal candidate will bring strong people management skills, a solid foundation in lean manufacturing, and the ability to build a positive, high-performing team culture in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Manage a large-scale production team including supervisors, line leads, and operators; set clear goals and maintain high standards of accountability and respect. Production Oversight: Ensure production goals are consistently met for quality, output, and efficiency; manage workflows to minimize downtime. Lean Manufacturing & Improvement: Apply lean principles and continuous improvement strategies to optimize performance and reduce waste. Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the key point of contact between production, scheduling, quality, logistics, and maintenance to ensure seamless operations. Skills
Leadership & Emotional Intelligence: Able to lead with empathy, decisiveness, and clarity in a dynamic, team-driven environment. Operational Focus: Deep understanding of production systems, workflow optimization, and output tracking. Problem Solving: Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to navigate and resolve daily operational challenges. Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization. Requirements
5+ years of experience in production or manufacturing management in a high-volume setting. Proven ability to lead large teams while implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes. Strong organizational, planning, and conflict-resolution skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Location:
Newark, NJ |
Hours:
Full-time. |
Salary:
$115-125k |
Job#971
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This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily operations of a 100+ person team, driving efficiency, quality, and safety across the production floor. The ideal candidate will bring strong people management skills, a solid foundation in lean manufacturing, and the ability to build a positive, high-performing team culture in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Manage a large-scale production team including supervisors, line leads, and operators; set clear goals and maintain high standards of accountability and respect. Production Oversight: Ensure production goals are consistently met for quality, output, and efficiency; manage workflows to minimize downtime. Lean Manufacturing & Improvement: Apply lean principles and continuous improvement strategies to optimize performance and reduce waste. Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the key point of contact between production, scheduling, quality, logistics, and maintenance to ensure seamless operations. Skills
Leadership & Emotional Intelligence: Able to lead with empathy, decisiveness, and clarity in a dynamic, team-driven environment. Operational Focus: Deep understanding of production systems, workflow optimization, and output tracking. Problem Solving: Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to navigate and resolve daily operational challenges. Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization. Requirements
5+ years of experience in production or manufacturing management in a high-volume setting. Proven ability to lead large teams while implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes. Strong organizational, planning, and conflict-resolution skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Location:
Newark, NJ |
Hours:
Full-time. |
Salary:
$115-125k |
Job#971
|