Technique, Inc Jobs ยท 2 days ago
Production Manager
Jackson, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTechnique, Inc is a manufacturing company seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations. The role involves managing production teams, ensuring safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and develop production supervisors and production staff
Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet customer demands
Ensure production lines operate efficiently while minimizing downtime and waste
Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies
Conduct regular safety audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions
Ensure all employees follow proper work procedures and training requirements
Partner with Quality department to ensure products meet specifications and standards
Implement corrective actions to address quality deviations
Monitor scrap, rework, and first-pass yield metrics
Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process-improvement initiatives
Analyze production data to identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce costs
Drive adoption of best practices and standard operating procedures
Coach and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations
Support hiring, onboarding, and training of production employees
Foster positive employee relations and maintain high team morale
Monitor KPIs such as productivity, labor efficiency, downtime, and delivery performance
Prepare and present daily/weekly/monthly performance reports
Collaborate with Supply Chain to maintain adequate staffing, materials, and equipment
Work with Maintenance to ensure proactive maintenance and minimize downtime
Recommend and assist with equipment upgrades or replacements
Ensure proper resource allocation across shifts
Qualification
Required
5+ years of manufacturing experience, including leadership/supervisory roles
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar CI methodologies
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Proficient with production planning systems (ERP/MRP)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred
Experience in fast-paced production environments strongly preferred
Company
Technique, Inc Jobs
Technique Inc., headquarters located at 1500 Technology Drive in Jackson, Michigan, manufactures products from within a newer state-of-the-art, high tech facility.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase