Job Title: Production Superintendent / Production Manager
Location: Berlin, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite
The Production Superintendent / Production Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations, finished product quality, raw material management, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
This leadership role oversees production supervisors, engineers, process technicians, and a large hourly workforce while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations aligned with company performance goals.
The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing leadership experience, operational problem-solving skills, Lean manufacturing expertise, and the ability to drive accountability and operational excellence within a high-volume industrial production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations Leadership
• Lead manufacturing operations for a single-line 24/7 production environment
• Oversee:
o Product manufacturing
o Finished product quality
o Raw material management
o Production workforce performance
• Ensure production goals, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved
• Support facility operations and plant leadership initiatives
Team Leadership & Workforce Development
• Lead and develop:
o Production Supervisors
o Engineers
o Process Engineering Technicians
o Hourly manufacturing workforce
• Manage staffing, performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and corrective actions
• Develop workforce training and skill development plans
• Foster accountability, engagement, and operational discipline across production teams
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Drive Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Analyze KPIs and operational performance metrics
• Improve:
o Productivity
o Material usage
o Machine uptime
o Cost control
o Process efficiency
• Lead structured problem-solving and corrective action initiatives
Production Planning & Compliance
• Plan and schedule manufacturing activities for maximum productivity
• Ensure compliance with:
o Safety standards
o OSHA requirements
o Environmental regulations
o Company operational policies
• Maintain product quality standards and operational consistency
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with:
o Plant Leadership
o Process Engineering
o Manufacturing Engineering
o Technical Teams
• Balance production execution with process optimization initiatives
• Support plant-wide operational improvement strategies
Must-Have Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in:
o Engineering
o Management
o Related field
• Minimum 5 years of operational leadership experience within manufacturing environment
• Experience leading manufacturing operations within 24/7 production environments
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience
• Experience managing large hourly production teams
• Strong understanding of:
o Manufacturing KPIs
o Continuous improvement
o Lean manufacturing
o 5S methodologies
o Operational troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
• Proficiency with:
o Microsoft Excel
o Word
o Outlook
o PowerPoint
• Strong communication, accountability, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience within building materials or industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience leading production ramp-up or operational transformation initiatives
• Strong process optimization and workforce development background
• Experience partnering closely with engineering and technical teams
Core Skills
• Manufacturing Operations Leadership
• Production Management
• 24/7 Manufacturing Operations
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5S Implementation
• Continuous Improvement
• KPI Management
• Workforce Development
• SAP / ERP Systems
• Process Optimization
• Safety & OSHA Compliance
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Operational Excellence
Production Superintendent / Production Manager in Berlin at Bey
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