Production Manager

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