Production Manager at STATES MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Champlin, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership & Team Development, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Analytical Decision Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Root-Cause Analysis, Planning & Organization, Change Management, Process Discipline, Safety & Quality Focus, Operational Excellence, Kanban, SMED, 5S, Kaizen

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Description Job Summary: We are seeking a Production Manager who is responsible for overseeing and improving a specific product family or value stream within the organization. This role focuses on driving operational excellence by implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimizing production processes, reducing waste, improving quality, and meeting customer delivery expectations. The Production Manager works cross-functionally with production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and finance to ensure alignment and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate all activities within the assigned value stream, including daily operations, short- and long-term planning, and performance tracking. Serve as the point of accountability for meeting production, delivery, cost, and quality targets. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure that all upstream and downstream processes support flow and continuous improvement. Lead problem-solving efforts to remove bottlenecks and drive alignment across departments. Apply lean manufacturing principles to design, manage, and continuously improve the value stream. Identify bottlenecks and lead root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Facilitate Kaizen events, Champion standard work deployment, and performance reviews to reduce lead times, inventory, and non-value-added activity. Lead a diverse team of supervisors, operators, and support staff. Build and sustain a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Ensure workforce planning, skills development, and employee engagement support long-term goals. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, throughput, first-pass yield, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and labor efficiency. Use data to drive daily management and strategic planning. Participate in site-level planning and initiatives. Translate business objectives into value stream plans and priorities, ensuring that the organization can scale effectively while maintaining operational excellence. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience for internal applicants) 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, including leading cross-functional teams Demonstrated success implementing lean practices in high-mix, low-volume environments Strong analytical, communication, and team-building abilities Knowledge of Lean tools (Kanban, SMED, 5S, Kaizen, A3) Ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions. Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing dashboards Preferred: ISO experience Knowledge of ERP software, PDM software (Vantage, SharePoint) Six Sigma Green Belt is highly desirable Skills and Competencies: Leadership & Team Development Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration Problem-Solving & Root-Cause Analysis Planning, Organization & Prioritization Change Management & Process Discipline Safety & Quality Focus Operational Excellence Mindset Ability to Drive Results in Fast-Paced Environments #LI-TV1

Responsibilities

The Production Manager oversees a specific product family or value stream to drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing and process optimization. They lead cross-functional teams to meet production, delivery, cost, and quality targets while reducing waste and bottlenecks.