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Production Manager – Equipment Manufacturing
Location: Shelby Township, Michigan
Position Type: Direct Hire
Shift: First Shift
Salary: $80,000–$110,000 annually
Classification: Salaried position; not eligible for overtime
Direct Reports: Approximately 20–30 employees
Position Overview
- Reliance One, Inc. is hiring an experienced Production Manager for one of our established clients in the equipment manufacturing industry.
- The Production Manager will lead daily manufacturing operations while ensuring a safe, organized, efficient, and productive work environment. This position oversees equipment production, project labor budgets, staffing, employee development, payroll review, and facility maintenance.
- This role combines production planning and administrative responsibilities with a consistent presence on the manufacturing floor. The successful candidate will work closely with employees, engineering teams, and company leadership to resolve operational challenges and improve products, processes, and overall production performance.
Key Responsibilities
Production Operations
- Oversee daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and delivery objectives.
- Manage the production of equipment from project launch through completion.
- Monitor workflows and address issues that could affect productivity or delivery schedules.
- Maintain a regular presence on the production floor to provide direction, monitor progress, and resolve concerns.
- Ensure employees follow approved manufacturing processes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Promote an organized, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
Production Planning and Scheduling
- Develop production plans and schedules that align staffing, equipment, materials, and resources with project requirements.
- Coordinate project priorities and adjust schedules as production needs change.
- Communicate production expectations, deadlines, and resource requirements to employees and stakeholders.
- Identify potential scheduling concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure projects are properly staffed and completed within established timelines.
Labor and Budget Management
- Establish project labor-hour budgets based on project scope and production requirements.
- Track actual labor hours against established budgets.
- Analyze labor variances and adjust staffing or resources as needed.
- Monitor productivity and identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency.
- Review employee time records and payroll information for accuracy.
Team Leadership and Development
- Recruit, onboard, supervise, and develop approximately 20–30 production employees.
- Set clear expectations for performance, attendance, safety, quality, and productivity.
- Provide employees with coaching, feedback, training, and performance support.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
- Address employee concerns and performance issues promptly and professionally.
- Identify training needs and develop employee capabilities.
Equipment and Facility Maintenance
- Coordinate maintenance for plant equipment, machinery, and the building.
- Ensure maintenance and repairs are completed promptly to minimize downtime.
- Monitor equipment condition and address reliability concerns.
- Evaluate recommendations for specialized machinery, tools, and production equipment.
- Coordinate with internal personnel and outside service providers as needed.
- Maintain a safe, functional, and productive manufacturing environment.
Engineering and Process Improvement
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve products, production methods, and manufacturing processes.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and strengthen production performance.
- Support the implementation of new equipment, processes, and production strategies.
- Evaluate operational concerns and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
- Use production data and employee feedback to guide improvements.
- Support continuous-improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Production-management experience in a manufacturing, equipment-building, automation, or similar industrial environment.
- Proven ability to lead, train, motivate, and develop production employees.
- Experience managing production schedules, project labor budgets, and staffing requirements.
- Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, equipment maintenance, quality, and process improvement.
- Experience reviewing employee time records and payroll information.
- Ability to analyze labor hours, production performance, and operational results.
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience collaborating with engineering teams.
- Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on floor leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production-planning or manufacturing systems.
Compensation and Bonus
- Annual salary of $80,000–$110,000.
- Direct-hire employment.
- Salaried position that is not eligible for overtime compensation.
- A discretionary Christmas bonus may be offered based on overall company profitability.
- There is no established annual, quarterly, or project-based bonus program.
Apply today to be considered for this Production Manager opportunity in Shelby Township, Michigan.
Reliance One, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexincluding pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identitynational origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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