Production Manager

Recruiting Partner: Rico Villavicencio

San Diego, California | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $100,000 to $140,000 | Job ID: 166340

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Production Manager

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead production and assembly operations. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes while meeting production goals and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, ERP systems, and quality assurance standards.

Production Manager Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee daily manufacturing and assembly operations, ensuring safe work practices.
  • Drive production efficiency to meet daily, weekly, and monthly output targets.
  • Maintain 100% on-time delivery through effective production planning and workforce management.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, and Cost Accounting.
  • Develop and deliver KPI and production performance reports.
  • Partner with QA/QC to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards; conduct regular audits and implement corrective actions.
  • Oversee inventory accuracy through audits and reconciliation with accounting and warehouse teams.
  • Implement Lean manufacturing and process improvements to enhance productivity.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of production associates.

Production Manager Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing safety policies and procedures.
  • Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems, forecasting, and production planning.
  • Deep understanding of quality standards, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement tools (e.g., Six Sigma, 5S).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Production Manager Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 166340

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Rico Villavicencio

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