Production Manager

Location: Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule: Approximately 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Salary: $95,000 – $100,000 per year The salary range for this position is expected to be between $95,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. No sponsorship is available now or in the future. Applicants must have relevant experience aligned with the requirements of this position to be considered.

About the Role: Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in the Hopkinsville, Kentucky area to identify an experienced Production Manager. This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership opportunity responsible for directing daily production operations, developing and leading a manufacturing workforce, maintaining production schedules, and driving improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and delivery performance. The Production Manager will oversee approximately 35–40 production employees and one Production Assistant and work closely with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other functions to support overall manufacturing performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations and production personnel to achieve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery objectives. Manage, coach, develop, and evaluate approximately 35–40 production employees while providing direction to a Production Assistant. Develop and execute production plans and schedules based on customer requirements, available labor, materials, and manufacturing capacity. Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, workflow, quality, and operating costs. Utilize ERP/MRP and manufacturing planning systems to support production scheduling, material requirements, and operational execution. Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and development of production employees. Ensure manufacturing processes, work instructions, engineering practices, and quality requirements are consistently followed. Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities while partnering with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other departments to improve manufacturing performance.

Qualifications: Minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility. Strong hands-on manufacturing leadership experience with the ability to lead, motivate, coach, and hold production teams accountable. Demonstrated understanding of production planning, scheduling, workflow, labor utilization, and shop-floor operations. Experience using ERP/MRP or comparable manufacturing management systems. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles. Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work effectively across production, engineering, maintenance, and quality functions.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates without a degree may be considered when they possess significant hands-on manufacturing leadership experience that provides equivalent knowledge and capability. Experience leading manufacturing operations in a mechanically oriented production environment.

Benefits: Health Dental VisionPTOPaid Holidays Relocation reimbursement is available for qualified candidates.

Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represent a good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. This information may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.

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Anticipated Closing Date: September 21, 2027

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct HireFLSA Status: Exempt#LI-JH1