Lead - Production Operations

We are looking for a Production Management Specialist to lead manufacturing operations, optimize production processes, and ensure efficient resource utilization. This role combines people leadership, operational excellence, and engineering expertise to deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, oversee production activities, and contribute to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong analytical skills and a passion for operational excellence.

• Lead and manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Plan and optimize workforce allocation, shift operations, and resource utilization to meet business and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.
• Analyze production metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to resolve operational challenges.
• Develop and implement production processes, policies, and best practices to support business objectives.
• Lead engineering and operational projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, quality, and timeline expectations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 18 plus years of proven experience in production management, manufacturing operations, or industrial engineering environments.
• Expertise in production planning, resource management, process optimization, and operational performance improvement.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills with experience leading teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading engineering projects, change management initiatives, and cross-functional improvement programs.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and working within global manufacturing or high-volume production environments.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, production KPIs, quality management, and process control principles.