Production Manager
Elevate Career Group
- Newark, NJ, United States
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 |
Posted On: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Compensation: $115,000.00