Production Manager

The Production Manager oversees all production operations for the plant, directing daily workflow across print, finishing, assembly, and fulfillment to meet quality, schedule, and cost targets. This role is responsible for plant-wide throughput, quality standards, equipment uptime, staffing, and safety, and partners with upstream and downstream functions to keep jobs moving on schedule. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee all plant production workflow, from job release through final finishing and shipping 

• Manage daily scheduling and capacity planning across all production areas to meet promised ship dates 

• Own throughput, on-time delivery, and productivity performance against plant targets 

• Maintain quality standards and final review processes for all products leaving the plant 

• Work with procurement on inventory levels for production materials, consumables, and supplies 

• Coordinate equipment scheduling, preventive maintenance, and repairs across the plant 

• Supervise production staff, including onboarding, training, cross-training, and performance management 

• Identify waste reduction and continuous improvement opportunities 

• Coordinate with upstream and downstream functions to keep multi-step jobs on schedule 

• Enforce safety protocols and&nb