Buck Knives · 19 hours ago
Production Manager
Post Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBuck Knives is a renowned manufacturer of high-quality knives with over 100 years of craftsmanship. The Production Manager will be responsible for developing the team to build high-quality knife products and managing manufacturing operations to meet corporate goals. This role includes overseeing daily production results, executing production plans, and supporting process improvements and LEAN initiatives.
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Responsibilities
The Production Manager will lead manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence by setting clear goals, tracking performance, and holding teams accountable for commitments and continuous improvement initiatives
Support and implement continuous improvement factory wide to help reduce cost and improve efficiency
Identify operational inefficiencies and lead improvement initiatives from planning through execution, measurement, and sustained results
Work with the Quality Assurance team to do root cause analysis and modify processes as needed to improve consistency of quality output
Own the development, communication, and review of daily and monthly KPIs; ensure leaders understand expectations and are accountable for performance against targets
Use KPI performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce conversion costs, increase units per labor hour, and reduce plant lead time by 5–10% annually
Develop and lead the Production leadership team through clear expectations, coaching, performance feedback, and accountability to drive engagement and results
Experience in Sales and Operation Planning with the ability to adjust production planning to meet shifting demands in the marketplace
Establish & meet the production schedule to satisfy customer demands in the factory for 1 million knives a year, with 125+ top level SKUs
Able to cross train and flex the staffing to meet shifting demand
Help develop and maintain Standard Work Instructions in the factory
Work closely with the New Products team to manage the integration of new products and manufacturing processes for 6 - 12 product families a year
Understanding financial reports such as Profit and Loss and income statements
Ability to calculate product cost and cost of goods sold
Manage WIP Inventories and continuously improve
Consults with engineering and maintenance relative to modification of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products
Maintain effective communication with other departments
Support and lead a culture of safety and focus on improving safety metrics plant wide
Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong Leadership skills and experience managing multiple departments
Understanding and ability to use an MRP and ERP system
Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
Ability to determine work priorities and delegate work to others
Understanding and application of lean principles and methodology in a manufacturing environment with a fully integrated MRP computer system
Ability to read and interpret work from sketches, specifications, blueprints and job orders to others through BOMs (Build of Materials)
Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization
Demonstrated ability to lead change, address performance issues, and resolve conflict in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft programs with strong emphasis on Excel
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations, Industrial or Manufacturing Management or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education
7 to 10 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
Have at least 5 years of hands-on supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Prescription drug insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Buck Knives
Buck Knives is a consumer goods company that provides hunting, tactical, and fishing knives.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon Greeley
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-30
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