Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting · 1 week ago
Production Manager
Minnetonka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $128K/yr
6+ years expVersique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is a high-performance recruiting firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. The Production Manager will be responsible for leading production operations, ensuring safety and quality in manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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Hiring Manager
Laura Shoults
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and lead production operations to ensure products are manufactured safely, on time, within quality standards, and at targeted cost and labor efficiency levels
Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing safety standards, leading by example, and partnering with the EHS to develop and sustain safety initiatives
Lead production teams through supervisors and production leads, providing clear direction, coaching, performance management, and talent development. 3 supervisors from 3 departments/areas report to this position. Around 100 F/T employees on this person’s team
Drive a continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and employee engagement
Ability to demonstrate the use, implementation and sustainability of Lean principles within a high volume, high mix manufacturing environment
Support new product introductions, equipment installations, and process changes to ensure successful implementation and ramp-up
Achieve production schedules through effective staffing, equipment uptime, material availability, and operational efficiency
Establish, monitor, and act on key production performance metrics, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed
Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to support business objectives and exceptional customer service
Support equipment reliability and cost control through preventive maintenance collaboration, standard operating procedures, and waste reduction initiatives
Communicate production priorities, results, and changes clearly across teams and departments, supporting organizational change and growth
Ability to demonstrate the use, implementation, accuracy and sustainability of shop floor data collection utilizing high level business system (NetSuite experience preferred)
Qualification
Required
6 years' supervisory experience in manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
Experience working with data, software, and Microsoft Office
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, engineering, industrial technology preferred
Experience in manufacturing environment with either converting, painting or metal forming helpful
Bilingual helpful (Spanish speaking)
NetSuite experience preferred
Benefits
401K with up to 5% match and generous profit sharing
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, HSA contributions, and paid parental/family leave
Company
Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting
At Versique, we don’t just fill roles—we build teams, drive growth, and enable transformation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tony Sorensen
CEO
Chris Ohlendorf
COO/Co-Founder
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2025-04-21
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