Production Manager

Reference: PR/ _ Production ManagerLeading Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing CompanyPhoenix, AZA leading Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join its Phoenix, AZ manufacturing operation. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, cost, and service excellence across the production floor.The OpportunityIn this role, you will develop, lead, and motivate a high‑performing production team while ensuring manufacturing objectives are achieved in a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manner. You will partner closely with planning, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize operations, resolve manufacturing challenges, and continuously improve plant performance.This position is ideal for a hands‑on manufacturing leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about team development, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesChampion and reinforce a strong safety culture with zero tolerance for unsafe practicesLead, coach, and develop production supervisors and frontline teamsCoordinate production schedules and priorities with planning teams to meet delivery commitmentsPartner with Maintenance and Engineering to resolve manufacturing issues and minimize downtimeDrive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, productivity, and costEstablish and monitor production and quality performance metricsControl labor utilization, overtime, and supply disruptionsSupport preventive maintenance efforts to maximize equipment uptimeImplement effective systems to manage operating costs, labor, and capital expendituresPromote shop‑floor organization, plant cleanliness, and standardized work practicesFoster a positive, engaged, and accountable work environmentQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environmentProven ability to lead teams and manage supervisorsStrong problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply technical knowledge to operational challengesExperience driving continuous improvement initiativesExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to clearly communicate goals and align teams to achieve plant objectivesExperience with complex manufacturing environments preferredWhy This RoleLeadership role with real impact on plant performance and cultureOpportunity to drive safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvementStable manufacturing environment with strong growth potentialCompetitive compensation and benefits