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By uniting the specialized expertise of GEM, Coining, National Manufacturing, Ditron, MSK Precision Products, and Hudson Technologies, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced manufacturing solutions. Our core capabilities include machining, deep drawing and progressive stamping, Swiss machining, micro stamping, and transfer press.\nOur team consists of over 600 employees, located in CT, NJ, NY, and FL. With our collective expertise, our strong foundation in metal manufacturing techniques, and a relentless focus on quality and innovation, PrecisionX Group is committed to delivering superior products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.\nThe Production Manager is responsible for leading and managing day-to-day production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role serves as the primary leader on the production floor and is accountable for ensuring that production teams execute work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with work orders, customer requirements, quality standards, and established production schedules.\nThe Production Manager oversees the flow of parts from raw material through manufacturing, quality inspection, secondary processing, and shipping. This position is responsible for production scheduling, work order management, labor allocation, workflow coordination, and removing obstacles that impact productivity or on-time delivery.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who can balance people leadership, production execution, accountability, and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.\nProduction Scheduling & Work Order Management\nManage work order release, sequencing, and prioritization to support customer delivery commitments.\nDevelop and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules across presses, quality, and secondary operations.\nAdjust production priorities in response to material availability, equipment downtime, quality holds, customer expedites, and changing business needs.\nEnsure work orders are completed and closed accurately and that labor is properly recorded in the ERP system.\nPartner with Production Control, Quality, and Post-Production Operations to align priorities, coordinate workflow, and resolve scheduling conflicts.\nMaterial Flow & Production Throughput\nOversee the movement of materials and parts from raw material receipt through manufacturing and subsequent production processes.\nMonitor production output against schedule and identify opportunities to improve throughput and efficiency.\nIdentify bottlenecks, delays, and capacity constraints and take appropriate action to keep production moving.\nPartner with Quality Assurance to facilitate timely inspection and disposition of parts.\nCoordinate with Post-Production Operations to ensure completed goods are released, processed, and shipped on time and in full.\nTrack and communicate production performance, schedule attainment, and operational issues to plant leadership.\nOperational Excellence & Continuous Improvement\nPromote accountability for standard work, 5S, housekeeping, and overall shop floor organization.\nLead investigations into production delays, downtime, missed schedules, and recurring operational issues.\nDevelop and implement corrective actions to address root causes and prevent recurring problems.\nIdentify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize labor and equipment utilization.\nCoordinate employee training and cross-training to improve workforce flexibility, coverage, and overall capability.\nEscalate significant operational, quality, safety, or production risks to plant leadership with supporting data and recommended solutions.\nSupport company initiatives related to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and audit readiness.\nLeadership Expectations\nThe Production Manager is expected to lead by example and establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This position requires a leader who is comfortable making decisions, addressing performance issues, communicating expectations clearly, and working collaboratively with other departments to achieve company goals.\nOther Responsibilities\nPerform other duties as assigned by management.\nSupport additional operational, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.\nRequirements\nPosition Qualifications and Competency Statements:\nLeadership: Ability to direct, manage, and hold operators accountable across multiple production areas.\nDecision-Making: Capable of making firm production and resource decisions under pressure.\nAnalytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret production data, identify bottlenecks, and prioritize accordingly.\nProcess Discipline: Ensures procedures are consistently followed without exception.\nCommunication: Clear, direct communication with hourly and salaried personnel.\nConflict Resolution: Ability to address noncompliance or performance issues professionally and effectively.\nSkills and Abilities:\nRequired education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.\nRequired experience: Minimum 5 years in manufacturing operations leadership, preferably in metal stamping, deep draw, or high-volume production environments.\nRequired proficiencies: Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel, ERP/MRP systems, work order management, production scheduling, labor reporting, and shop floor metrics.\nRequired attributes: Assertive leadership style, high accountability standards, strong organizational skills, and ability to enforce compliance consistently.\nWork Environment:\nThis position involves working both in office and within the shop work environment. The employee must be aware of potential hazards, including, but not limited to, working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, operating vehicles, exposure to electrical current, high temperatures, and chemicals. 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