Production Manager

This Production Manager role is ideal for a floor-driven manufacturing leader who enjoys being actively involved in daily operations rather than managing from behind a desk. The position focuses on leading high-speed production teams, optimizing labor and line efficiencies, improving throughput, and maintaining strong quality and safety standards. The company is seeking someone with proven experience in multi-SKU manufacturing who can make quick operational decisions, coach frontline leaders, and build a culture centered around accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This opportunity offers strong visibility within operations leadership and the chance to make a direct impact on production performance in a highly active manufacturing setting. Apply today!

Work Model:

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Lead day-to-day production operations in a high-speed, multi-SKU manufacturing environment
• Drive safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all production areas
• Manage labor deployment, staffing models, and productivity to meet changing production demands
• Monitor production performance and optimize efficiency, waste reduction, and throughput
• Collaborate cross-functionally with warehouse, planning, quality, and maintenance teams
• Coach and develop supervisors and frontline leaders while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• High school diploma
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production leadership

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k
• Long-term disability

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Jordan Dougherty at (515) 225-7000 or email jdougherty@thepalmergroup.com.