Production Manager, Staffing & Operations
Overview
You will own the production staffing plan for a San Diego facility, matching talent to workload across nonexempt and entry-level teams. Reporting into operations, you coordinate with HR on hiring, training, and performance while keeping the floor compliant with FDA and BSI regulations. You set daily schedules, monitor costs, and solve workflow gaps that impact output. This role stands apart by combining hands-on production leadership with quality system accountability.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build a staffing plan by identifying resource needs, writing justifications for hires, and partnering with HR to fill roles.
- 2Train direct reports through assigned courses, escalating project challenges, and formal performance reviews tied to department goals.
- 3Direct daily work operations for nonexempt staff, prioritizing tasks to hit shift targets and quality metrics.
- 4Meet weekly with internal and external customers to relay progress, explain procedures, and resolve service issues.
- 5Execute company policies around attendance, conduct, and safety while monitoring adherence to FDA and BSI standards.
- 6Develop weekly work schedules based on order volume, staff skill mix, and budget limits, adjusting in real time.
- 7Maintain personnel records in the HR database, updating shift changes, vacation, and leave approvals.
- 8Step into individual contributor tasks when needed, especially during peak production or training gaps.
- 9Lead problem-solving sessions for basic production issues, applying continuous improvement methods to reduce waste.
- 10Manage material resource availability against the production plan, keeping inventory aligned with scheduled jobs.
Requirements8
- 14+ years in production supervision or manufacturing leadership, including staff scheduling and performance management.
- 2Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience; masters preferred.
- 3Proven track record of developing nonexempt and entry-level employees through coaching and corrective action.
- 4Hands-on experience with FDA or BSI quality systems and regulatory compliance in a production environment.
- 5Strong budget awareness, having managed labor and material costs within a department or unit.
- 6Excellent verbal and written communication for reporting to plant leadership and external auditors.
- 7Ability to make daily decisions under established policies while knowing when to escalate beyond your scope.
- 8Background in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma, with real results to show.
Salary Insight
$73 - $83k per year
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