Production Manager

Production Manager Prosimo.io Product Hickory, NC, USA USD 70k-90k / year Posted on May 6, 2026 Apply now Production Manager (Manufacturing - Multi-Site Operations) Hickory, NC area $70,000 - $90,000 + Bonus Seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations across a dynamic, fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while developing high-performing teams and ensuring operational excellence across multiple facilities. This is a highly visible leadership position with ownership of production performance, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives in a 24/7 manufacturing setting. What You'll Do Own and drive all production KPIs, analyzing performance by line, shift, and individual to identify opportunities across people, processes, and equipment Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple production lines in a 24/7 environment Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met and aligned with customer specifications Develop, coach, and mentor production teams, including Process Leads and supervisors, building a strong leadership pipeline Partner cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, logistics, procurement, and planning teams to support operational success Oversee production planning and scheduling, ensuring accurate and timely execution of work orders Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues and continuous improvement initiatives Maintain strong floor presence to monitor operations, troubleshoot issues, and lead by example Ensure proper staffing, training, and cross-training to support production demands and operational flexibility What We're Looking For 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role (Production Manager or similar) Strong experience in KPI-driven environments and performance management Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams in a fast-paced production setting Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools Solid understanding of continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and quality systems Ability to thrive in a hands-on, floor-driven leadership role Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., ISO-certified) Familiarity with PPAP, IMDS, or similar quality standards Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) Apply now See more open positions at Prosimo.io