Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: Corona, CA
Shift: First Shift | 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation: $75,000-$100,000 annually (DOE)
Reports To: VP of Operations

Role Overview

The Production Manager leads first-shift manufacturing and packaging operations in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on role oversees multiple production lines and drives safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. The position requires a strong floor presence (approximately 85%) with remaining responsibilities focused on administrative and performance tracking activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and packaging operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets
• Maintain a strong production floor presence to identify inefficiencies and implement real-time corrective actions
• Drive performance metrics including OTD, OEE, throughput, downtime, labor efficiency, and margin performance
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, waste reduction)
• Partner with planning and scheduling teams to support on-time delivery and capacity planning
• Coach, develop, and manage production leads and operators
• Manage labor utilization, timekeeping, overtime, and staffing needs
• Track KPIs and support reporting and performance reviews
• Support equipment maintenance and ensure clean, audit-ready production areas

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience managing multiple production or assembly lines
• Hands-on experience with gravity filling and rotary filling equipment
• Assembly line experience, preferably within bottling or plastics manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• ERP and production reporting experience
• Bilingual in Spanish (read and write) required

Preferred Experience

• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Packaging, food manufacturing, consumer goods, or high-speed production environments
• Budgeting and cost management experience

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of standing and walking on the production floor
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and life insurance.