Production Manager
Production Manager Devens, MA Overview A well-established advanced manufacturing company in the Devens, MA area is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across a precision fabrication and laser processing environment. This role will oversee production teams, coordinate workflow across multiple machining and fabrication processes, and ensure manufacturing targets for quality, safety, and on-time delivery are consistently achieved. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience leading teams in precision manufacturing, machine shop, or fabrication environments, with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Manage day-to-day production operations including scheduling, workflow coordination, and resource allocation to meet delivery targets. Lead and supervise production personnel, machine operators, and team leads, ensuring productivity, accountability, and adherence to safety standards. Monitor production metrics and KPIs including throughput, scrap rates, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery. Coordinate with engineering, quality, purchasing, and planning teams to ensure efficient production flow. Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, equipment issues, or process inefficiencies. Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction. Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety policies, and operational procedures. Participate in workforce development including training, mentoring, and performance management of production staff. Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support production scheduling, work order management, and inventory coordination. Qualifications 5 years of production leadership experience in a manufacturing environment Experience supervising teams in precision machining, fabrication, or advanced manufacturing operations Strong knowledge of production scheduling, manufacturing workflows, and shop floor management Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS or similar systems preferred) Ability to analyze production data and drive operational improvements Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills Experience in machine shop, CNC, or fabrication environments strongly preferred Additional Preferred Experience Laser processing or precision component manufacturing Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives Experience working with tight tolerance or specialty materials manufacturing Production Manager Devens, MA Overview A well-established advanced manufacturing company in the Devens, MA area is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across a precision fabrication and laser processing environment. This role will oversee production teams, coordinate workflow across multiple machining and fabrication processes, and ensure manufacturing targets for quality, safety, and on-time delivery are consistently achieved. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience leading teams in precision manufacturing, machine shop, or fabrication environments, with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Manage day-to-day production operations including scheduling, workflow coordination, and resource allocation to meet delivery targets. Lead and supervise production personnel, machine operators, and team leads, ensuring productivity, accountability, and adherence to safety standards. Monitor production metrics and KPIs including throughput, scrap rates, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery. Coordinate with engineering, quality, purchasing, and planning teams to ensure efficient production flow. Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, equipment issues, or process inefficiencies. Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction. Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety policies, and operational procedures. Participate in workforce development including training, mentoring, and performance management of production staff. Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support production scheduling, work order management, and inventory coordination. Qualifications 5 years of production leadership experience in a manufacturing environment Experience supervising teams in precision machining, fabrication, or advanced manufacturing operations Strong knowledge of production scheduling, manufacturing workflows, and shop floor management Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS or similar systems preferred) Ability to analyze production data and drive operational improvements Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills Experience in machine shop, CNC, or fabrication environments strongly preferred Additional Preferred Experience Laser processing or precision component manufacturing Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives Experience working with tight tolerance or specialty materials manufacturing
