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In this role, you will lead daily manufacturing operations, turning business demand into structured production schedules while ensuring excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Culture (SQDCC). You will oversee production planning, staffing, training, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with maintenance, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and HR teams to achieve operational goals and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.\nAt The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.\nWhat You'll Do:\nLead daily manufacturing floor operations and execution of the Dixon Production System (DPS).\nDevelop production schedules, assign work, and hold supervisors accountable for meeting production targets safely and efficiently.\nManage staffing levels, labor allocation, attendance, and workforce performance.\nMaintain production boards and monitor production status, capacity, and order flow.\nPartner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime.\nLead daily tier meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.\nMonitor key performance indicators including throughput, schedule adherence, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and safety metrics.\nSupport employee development through onboarding, training, cross-training, coaching, and performance management.\nDrive problem-solving efforts and implement corrective actions to remove operational bottlenecks.\nParticipate in recruiting, employee relations, and succession planning efforts.\nWhat We're Looking For:\nBachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered\n5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production, operations, or plant management environment.\n10+ years of experience in manufacturing and production.\nStrong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workforce management.\nExperience leading supervisors and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.\nProven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.\nStrong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.\nExperience working with production metrics, KPIs, and performance management systems.\nAbility to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization.\nExperience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or similar operational systems preferred.\nWhat We Offer:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family\nCompetitive salary\nBonus programs\n401K retirement plan\nTraining opportunities\nTuition reimbursement\nPaid vacation, PTO, and holidays\nGym reimbursements, and more!\nWho We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.\nJoin us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!\nWe do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.\nThe Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.\nThe Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. 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