Job Description

Schedule: Single Shift | No Regularly Scheduled Weekends

About the Opportunity

A privately owned manufacturer in the Jeffersonville area specializing in custom wood products is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, develop frontline leaders, and drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Known for its craftsmanship and customer-focused solutions, the company operates in a high-mix, low-volume, make-to-order manufacturing environment where flexibility, quality, and dependable delivery are essential.

The ideal candidate enjoys being on the production floor, coaching employees, solving problems, and improving manufacturing processes. This is an opportunity for someone who believes strong manufacturing performance begins with developing people, building reliable processes, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

Why Join This Organization?

• People-First Culture: Join an organization where employees are respected, ideas are welcomed, and leadership values teamwork, open communication, and employee development.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in strengthening manufacturing operations, developing frontline leaders, and implementing lasting improvements.
• Supportive Leadership: Work alongside an accessible management team committed to collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a single-shift operation and no regularly scheduled weekends.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn $110,000–$150,000 annually, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations through Team Leaders and production employees, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and coach frontline leaders, strengthening employee engagement, problem-solving skills, and accountability.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor, working directly with employees to identify improvement opportunities and drive results.
• Implement and sustain Lean manufacturing practices, including standardized work, visual management, workplace organization, and structured problem solving.
• Apply Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles to identify production bottlenecks, improve throughput, manage work-in-process, and reduce manufacturing lead times.
• Improve production flow, labor planning, material availability, and equipment reliability while maintaining the flexibility required for custom production.
• Collaborate with Scheduling, Purchasing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Customer Service, and Shipping to align priorities and resolve production challenges.
• Develop employee training programs, skills matrices, and cross-training opportunities to strengthen workforce capabilities and improve process consistency.
• Monitor key performance indicators and use production data, root-cause analysis, and employee input to eliminate recurring problems and drive measurable improvements.
• Support equipment, tooling, layout, and process improvements while promoting a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience preferred, including experience leading production teams and developing frontline supervisors or Team Leaders.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean manufacturing principles, standardized work, and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results.
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees while building strong, accountable teams.
• Working knowledge of Theory of Constraints (TOC), production bottlenecks, and manufacturing flow improvement preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, quality control, and workplace safety.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume, make-to-order, or custom manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and drive improvements.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience and measurable results are highly valued.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and Vacation
• Basic Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and building stronger operations, this is an opportunity to put your experience to work in an organization that values both its employees and its results.

Apply today and help build a stronger manufacturing operation.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Supervisory Experience
• Production Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Scheduling Experience
• High-level Operations Analysis
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Continuous Improvement / Kaizen
• Inventory & Materials Management
• Leadership & Employee Development
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Performance Management / KPIs
• Process Improvement / Root Cause Analysis
• Quality Management / Quality Control
• Standardized Work / Visual Management
• Theory of Constraints (TOC)
• Workplace Safety / OSHA

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software
• ERP/MRP Systems