Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Pay:

Description

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple shifts, including workforce planning, inventory coordination, procurement support, production scheduling, quality initiatives, and shipping/receiving activities.
• Communicate clear goals and expectations to department leaders and team members to support overall business objectives.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Partner with quality and operations teams to maintain high standards for product and service delivery.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvements, performance metrics, and adherence to company policies.
• Lead staffing and workforce planning efforts, partnering with Human Resources to support recruiting, onboarding, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage and develop department leaders and large cross-functional teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Monitor budgets, labor utilization, and operational costs while identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Serve as a key decision-maker, resolving operational challenges and removing obstacles that impact productivity and service levels.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees to strengthen leadership capabilities and support career growth.
• Encourage employee involvement in identifying process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Act as a resource for troubleshooting operational issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Conduct regular audits and performance reviews to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and operational goals are achieved.
• Evaluate staffing levels, scheduling, and overtime requirements to effectively support business demands.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and reinforce workplace expectations, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize Lean, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence methodologies to improve business processes.
• Support compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6+ years of experience leading operations, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, procurement, or business operations teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing large teams, developing leaders, and driving operational performance.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and matrixed environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience handling employee relations matters, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development initiatives in partnership with Human Resources.
• Experience leveraging metrics, KPIs, and process improvement methodologies to drive business results.

This position is urgently hiring - For immediate consideration, please upload your most up-to-date resume along with your availability for a 5-minute call to kvespia @astoncarter.com

This is a Permanent position based out of Newark, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $148000.00/yr.

Employee Benefits Overview Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision insurance, mental health resources, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Financial Security: 401(k) match, pension options, and financial planning assistance. Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation starting at three weeks, wellness days, and parental leave. Education: Tuition and student loan reimbursement assistance.

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.