Job Title: Production Manager
Job Location: Ayer MA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Oversee daily manufacturing processes to meet or exceed safety quality productivity cost and team performance targets.
Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure performance and drive process improvements.
Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model to analyze root causes and implement lasting solutions when goals are not met.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput eliminate waste and improve scheduling and efficiency.
Supervise coach and develop manufacturing team members to ensure consistent performance and engagement.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality requirements including GMPs SOPs OSHA and FDA standards.
Promote a culture of safety accountability and employee involvement across all operations.
Oversee material availability product quality and on-time delivery through effective resource allocation.
Facilitate daily and weekly operational reviews to ensure alignment with short- and long-term production goals.
Support new product launches in collaboration with business and production teams.
Lead workforce planning and training programs to build flexibility and ensure succession readiness.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MUST HAVES:
Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment in food beverage biotech or pharmaceutical
Proven success implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Working knowledge of Daily Management Systems Lean principles GMPs SOPs OSHA and FDA regulations preferred.
Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and foster a positive high-performance culture.