Production Manager

Production Manager

Direct Hire | Isanti, MN | $100k - $120k Schedule: Full-time, 1st shift

Position Overview

Konik is partnering with an electronic device manufacturer. We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead a team of approximately 30 employees. This role is responsible for production scheduling, workflow optimization, employee development, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing leadership background, understands Lean Manufacturing principles, and enjoys improving processes, developing employees, and keeping production running efficiently.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage approximately 30 manufacturing employees, including production leads.

Oversee daily production activities to meet quality, productivity, delivery, and cost goals.

Develop production schedules based on customer demand, staffing, materials, and available capacity.

Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, and Shipping to maintain efficient production flow.

Identify bottlenecks, resolve production issues, and improve workflows and manufacturing processes.

Implement Lean Manufacturing practices to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase productivity.

Establish and monitor production metrics, including throughput, efficiency, quality, and overall performance.

Hire, train, coach, and develop employees while establishing clear performance expectations and accountability.

Develop cross-training programs to improve workforce flexibility and coverage.

Ensure employees follow work instructions, quality procedures, and safety requirements.

Coordinate material availability and inventory needs to support production schedules.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

5+ years of manufacturing or production operations experience.

2+ years of supervisory or management experience in manufacturing.

Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and workflow management.

Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and driving continuous improvement.

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Comfortable using computers and learning ERP, inventory, and production management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

Experience in electronics manufacturing or assembly.

Experience developing production metrics, cross-training programs, and employee development plans.

Benefits:

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and life insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

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Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.