Production Manager - Carlisle Companies : Job Details

Job Title: Production ManagerSalary Range: $100,000 - $130,000Location: Manufacturing Facility (Indoor)Position SummaryThe Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily production operations of PolyIso manufacturing. This leadership role manages multiple direct reports and provides strategic direction for 70-100 production employees. The Production Manager ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality production while fostering collaboration across departments such as R&D, Maintenance, Technical Services, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Scheduling, Shipping/Warehouse, and Sales & Marketing.Key Responsibilities

• Production Leadership: Plan, direct, and monitor daily plant operations; assign work and delegate responsibilities to meet productivity, quality, and safety goals.
• Workforce Management: Train, coach, and evaluate production team members; support employee development and enforce performance standards.
• Scheduling & Planning: Review customer requirements and plan production schedules accordingly, including materials and labor forecasting.
• Administrative Oversight: Manage payroll, performance reviews, and daily production reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Safety Compliance: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through daily leadership, training, audits, and adherence to company policies.
• Lean Manufacturing: Implement the Carlisle Operating System and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal departments to optimize production flow, material usage, quality standards, and customer satisfaction.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee product quality and ensure all compliance documentation is accurate; act as a backup contact for third-party audits.
• Vendor Relations: Meet with external vendors to evaluate processes and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing Expertise: Experience in production, process optimization, and scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, coach employees, and drive results.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to address production challenges and implement solutions effectively.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Lean Knowledge: Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Goal-Setting: Skilled in setting and measuring performance against SMART goals.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork - Encourages open dialogue and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Change Management - Navigates challenges, resolves conflicts, and maintains progress.
• Continuous Improvement - Seeks ways to improve processes and outcomes consistently.
• Customer Focus - Builds strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Learning Agility - Welcomes feedback and embraces development opportunities.
• Results-Driven - Maintains urgency and accountability in solving problems.
• Strategic Thinking - Thinks long-term and questions conventional approaches.
• Leadership - Influences others, fosters empowerment, and leads by example.
• Talent Development - Invests in identifying and coaching future leaders.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of management experience, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment overseeing multi-shift operations.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Work Location: Approximately 65% office-based and 35% on the production floor.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with flexibility based on project and department needs.
• Availability: Must be available after hours and on weekends as required by production schedules or operational demands.
• Conditions: Manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and industrial materials.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support production and company goals.#LI-JS1