Production Manager
Job Description
- Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements
- Manage staffing, work priorities, and overtime based on production needs and available resources
- Ensure required tooling, fixtures, materials, and resources are available to support production
- Monitor shop floor safety and address unsafe conditions while ensuring established safety procedures are followed
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, equipment utilization, productivity, and overall manufacturing efficiency
- Drive Lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed according to schedule
- Train, develop, and evaluate employees while establishing and maintaining effective work standards
- Track production performance, material fallout, and other key manufacturing metrics
- Work cross-functionally to resolve production issues and maintain workflow throughout the facility
Qualifications:
- 3–5+ years of experience in a machine shop or machine tool manufacturing environment, including production supervisory or management experience
- Associate degree or some college preferred; bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required
- Strong understanding of machine shop operations, equipment, manufacturing processes, materials, and quality requirements
- Experience with production scheduling, manpower planning, and shop floor resource allocation
- Lean Manufacturing experience; Lean or auditing training preferred
- Ability to lead, develop, and manage a diverse manufacturing workforce
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Meet Your Recruiter
National Account Manager
Amy is a National Account Manager at Sterling Engineering with 13 years of recruiting experience, specializing in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades recruitment. She has spent 10 years with Sterling, supporting clients across a variety of industrial and technical environments.
Amy focuses on recruiting for manufacturing operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership-level positions. Her experience allows her to understand the needs of both candidates and hiring teams, helping create strong matches that align with technical requirements, career goals, and culture fit.
Amy is passionate about building long-term relationships with candidates and clients. She enjoys working in fast-paced recruiting environments where communication, problem-solving, and a clear understanding of operational needs are critical to making successful placements.
Known for her straightforward, responsive, and relationship-driven approach, Amy supports a smooth hiring process from start to finish while helping people and organizations move forward with confidence.