Production Manager

The Manufacturing Manager leads daily factory operations at the Wichita manufacturing facility, driving labor productivity, enforcing operational standards, and ensuring a clean, organized, and high-accountability production environment. This role focuses on delivering consistent quality, on-time production, and efficient use of resources while strengthening operational discipline and fostering a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing floor operations to ensure safe, efficient, and predictable production performance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready production areas, consistently reinforcing 5S principles and material flow standards.
• Monitor labor utilization, on-time delivery, quality outcomes, and workflow stability against defined targets to drive labor productivity and operational performance.
• Align daily production output with production schedules by proactively identifying risks, escalating delays, and collaborating with leadership to ensure resource readiness and operational alignment.
• Enforce quality control standards throughout production to reduce scrap, rework, and errors and to ensure consistent product quality.
• Lead daily production communication, including strong floor presence, clear team direction, and timely issue resolution.
• Provide hands-on leadership to production supervisors, setting expectations and reinforcing accountability for performance, safety, and adherence to operational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, workflow efficiency, and operational discipline, leveraging lean and 5S practices where appropriate.
• Interpret production data and translate insights into concrete operational actions that improve performance and stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, sales, and strategy groups, to support manufacturing requirements for licensed home dcor and printed products.
• Support domestic manufacturing, print-on-demand production, fulfillment, and distribution activities to meet fast turnaround and quality expectations.
• Perform additional duties as required to support overall manufacturing performance and organizational goals.

• 510+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Proven ability to improve labor productivity, operational discipline, and workflow execution.
• Hands-on experience implementing or sustaining 5S, lean manufacturing practices, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Background in high-mix, short-run manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, direct, and hold teams accountable for performance and standards.
• Ability to interpret production data and convert insights into actionable operational improvements.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across production teams and leadership.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Experience meeting production goals in assembly or similar production operations.
• Demonstrated production supervision and management skills.
• Ability to stand and move frequently throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to work safely in an active production environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform computer-based reporting and to occasionally lift or move materials up to 25 pounds.

• Experience in printing or print-on-demand manufacturing environments, particularly for dcor and gift products.
• Familiarity with licensed consumer products, home dcor, wall art, and gift item production.
• Understanding of process improvement methodologies within manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including email, spreadsheets, and basic reporting tools.
• Comfort working in both production and office settings, bridging floor operations with administrative tasks.

Join a growing, design-driven manufacturing organization that combines domestic production with creative, trend-focused consumer products. You will be part of a culture that values accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration across manufacturing, creative, sales, and strategy teams. The environment emphasizes Made-in-USA quality, fast turnaround, and innovative dcor and gifting solutions, offering opportunities to contribute directly to recognizable, nostalgic brands while developing your leadership and operational expertise.

This role is based in a production manufacturing environment in Wichita, Kansas, with frequent presence on the factory floor and regular interaction with machinery, noise, and varying temperatures. The position requires extensive standing and movement throughout the production area, occasional lifting or moving of materials up to 25 pounds, and consistent attention to safety and cleanliness. In addition to floor responsibilities, the role includes office-based work such as using Microsoft Office Suite, email, and spreadsheets for reporting and coordination. The facility supports domestic manufacturing, print-on-demand production, fulfillment, and distribution of licensed home dcor, wall art, and gift items inspired by Americana and pop culture.

This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/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.

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This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.