Production Manager

• Lead all bottle production operations across multiple work centers, ensuring goals for SQDE are achieved daily
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Logistics, and Quality to meet customer delivery requirements
• Assign labor and manage resource planning in collaboration with the Assistant Production Manager and Line Leads
• Monitor key metrics including schedule attainment, scrap/spoil rates, downtime, and efficiency
• develop corrective actions as needed
• Conduct production meetings and daily Gemba walks to identify improvement opportunities
• Drive adherence to SOPs, standard work, and safety procedures across all production areas
• Partner with Quality to address production issues through root cause analysis and 4R documentation
• Mentor and develop leadership within the department through coaching, feedback, and performance reviews
• Oversee training programs to ensure employee competence and compliance with job expectations
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and production readiness
• Participate in long-term planning for capacity, labor, and process improvements to meet business growth
• Support onboarding new hires and cross-training initiatives to build departmental flexibility
• Contribute to strategic improvement projects and capital equipment implementations
• Collaborate with other departments to strengthen communication and teamwork across the plant
• Analyze production trends, recommend workflow enhancements, and implement Lean/5S practices

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, operations or a related field strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success in supervising teams and achieving production goals
• Experience using ERP systems (Odoo preferred) and production reporting tools
• Strong leadership abilities to coach and develop others
• High level of accountability, organization, and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with emotional intelligence and professionalism
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics and identify trends
• Adaptable to change with a proactive, continuous-improvement approach
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and root cause problem-solving methodologies preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet production goals

Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and root cause problem-solving methodologies

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Ample paid time off
• Life and long-term disability insurance