Ultimate Staffing is actively seeking an experienced Production Manager - Manufacturing to join our client's thriving operation. This role is critical to the daily success of manufacturing and packaging activities and requires a hands-on leader who excels in fast-paced, high-volume production environments.

Position Summary
Highly driven, hands-on Production Manager responsible for leading first-shift manufacturing and packaging operations. This role is primarily floor-based and accountable for safety, quality, delivery, labor performance, and continuous improvement in a high-speed production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and packaging operations
• Manage multiple production and assembly lines
• Maintain a strong production floor presence (approximately 85%)
• Oversee gravity filling and rotary filling processes
• Track, analyze, and improve KPIs including OEE, OTD, throughput, downtime, and changeover time
• Lead, coach, and develop operators, line leads, and supervisors
• Supervise approximately 25 full-time employees and 15-20 temporary associates
• Manage labor utilization, staffing levels, and employee timekeeping
• Champion workplace safety, compliance, and incident prevention
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support peak production season (June-September), including occasional Saturday work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (read and write) required
• Hands-on experience with gravity filling and rotary filling equipment
• Assembly line experience in bottling, liquid, plastics, or similar manufacturing environments
• Experience in personal beauty, personal care, cosmetics, or liquid product manufacturing preferred
• Background in high-speed consumer goods or packaging operations preferred
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Experience managing seasonal and/or temporary labor preferred
• Ability to work extended periods on the production floor
• Ability to work first-shift hours starting at 5:30 AM

Production Manager - Manufacturing (Spanish/English)
Schedule: First Shift | 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Corona, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 annually (DOE)

Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity for a bilingual Production Manager to lead first-shift operations within a growing manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Now hiring a Production Manager to lead Manufacturing Leadership on First Shift in the Inland Empire. Ideal for Spanish-speaking professionals with experience in Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, and CPG / Packaging Manufacturing, including cosmetics and beauty industry environments in Corona, CA and surrounding areas.