Job Description
Airswift is working in partnership with a leading manufacturing and industrial solutions company seeking a Production Manager for a permanent and strategic role.
About the Role:
The Production Manager will oversee 5-10 direct reports, including the Maintenance Manager and Production Supervisors, and play a key role in driving operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. The plant currently has a headcount of 75, with plans to expand to 130 employees by Summer 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Supervise and develop a team of production supervisors and maintenance personnel.
- Collaborate with the Plant Manager on strategic initiatives and plant growth plans.
- Drive Lean manufacturing principles, process improvement, and 5S implementation.
- Monitor and report on KPIs, ensuring alignment with plant goals.
- Conduct safety audits and foster a culture of safety across all operations.
- Partner with leadership to improve responsiveness and decision-making speed.
- Utilize basic accounting knowledge for cost tracking and resource allocation.
Desired Background & Skills:
- Experience in Lean processes, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of safety standards and compliance.
- Proven ability to track and analyze KPIs and implement corrective actions.
- Familiarity with 5S methodology and operational excellence frameworks.
- Exposure to basic accounting principles for production cost management.
- Knowledge of Production Scheduling and strong Excel skills