Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Production Manager responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and controlling production activities. The role involves coordinating with various departments to meet customer requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will drive process improvements, manage production schedules, and ensure quality and efficiency in operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, organizing, and controlling of production to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate production schedules in a cost-effective manner.
• Initiate plans to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of resources.
• Resolve process and facility problems to ensure maximum efficiency and quality.
• Develop, review, update, and implement production planning including Six Sigma, 5S, and Lean initiatives.
• Review analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward company goals.
• Manage and motivate the workforce, handling employee relations, training, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Comply with standard human resource practices and foster a positive work environment.
• Investigate customer complaints to determine root causes and implement remedies.
• Work with team members to maintain ISO program and certification.
• Staff and train employees according to production needs and evaluate their performance.
• Lead adherence to safety and housekeeping standards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain OSHA compliance program.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably batch manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in conflict resolution and team development.
• Data-based approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong math aptitude to apply Six Sigma methodology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer proficiency, especially with spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software, and SAP.

Work Environment

The position involves working a day shift in a salaried role. The work environment is collaborative, with a focus on innovation and global impact. The team consists of diverse experts from over 80 nationalities, working on cutting-edge solutions.

This is a Permanent position based out of Springfield, VA.

The pay range for this position is $144000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401kHolidaysPTO/Sick LeaveBonus Structure

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.