Production Manager Job

• Coordinate day-to-day plant production and operational activities to meet business and customer demands.
• Organize and monitor jobs in a 100% custom shop environment to ensure timely execution and ship date adherence.
• Resolve production issues that arise throughout the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with plant and office teams regarding shop drawings and operational requirements.
• Communicate production performance related to schedules, headcount, budgets, and operating plans to management.
• Support plant cost initiatives and drive achievement of annual cost savings targets.

• Guide and advise Team Leads on company policies and employee-related matters.
• Work with Plant Manager to determine staffing requirements and support onboarding of new employees.
• Promote positive employee relations by engaging frequently with employees and addressing concerns.
• Provide employee training, supervisor development, and continuous skill improvement opportunities.
• Encourage participative management through meetings, communication, training, recognition, and delegation.
• Foster a collaborative and engaged team environment across operations.

• Lead and promote the Plant Safety Process while ensuring compliance with plant safety policies.
• Drive a safety-first culture and environmentally compliant work practices.
• Maintain product quality through plant systems management and Lean principles.
• Promote housekeeping excellence and lead GEMBA/5S initiatives to improve workplace organization and efficiency.
• Ensure operational focus remains on delivering products that meet customer quality expectations.

• Success in this role requires thriving in a busy, operationally intensive environment with the ability to maintain a strong floor presence and provide hands-on leadership throughout daily operations.
• Ability to multitask effectively while balancing shifting production priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to drive execution toward deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization, especially with hourly employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve employee and operational challenges effectively.
• Results-driven mindset with strong accountability for safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Ability to spend significant time on the production floor (3–4 hours per day) driving engagement and improvement.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, including shop drawings.
• CNC machining/programming experience.
• Experience developing new products in a manufacturing environment.
• First-line supervisory experience.
• Engineering degree, technologist diploma, or P. Eng designation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading GEMBA, 5S, and process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; Technologist Diploma or related technical field considered.
• Equivalent job experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of direct production or plant leadership experience in North America.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

Armstrong World Industries