Production Manager (Sunset) Port Washington - 1st shift

Job DescriptionProduction Manager - 1st ShiftLocation: Port WashingtonSchedule: 1st ShiftSalary: $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWe are seeking a hands-on, floor-driven Production Manager with proven experience in high-speed, high-volume, multi-SKU consumer products manufacturing. This leadership role is ideal for an individual who thrives in fast-paced production environments and has a strong track record of driving operational performance, productivity, quality, and team accountability. The ideal candidate will be a visible leader on the production floor, capable of making real-time decisions, adapting quickly to changing priorities, and leading teams with urgency and precision.This is not a desk-based role. Candidates must have a minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with direct responsibility for frontline teams, labor deployment, and daily production execution. Experience managing multi-SKU operations is required; candidates from single-product or long-run manufacturing environments will not be considered.Leadership ProfileLeads by example with a strong hands-on presence on the production floorBuilds high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and employee developmentConfident decision-maker in fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environmentsDemonstrates a continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and operational excellenceBalances strong people leadership with operational discipline and executionKey ResponsibilitiesLead daily production operations in a high-speed, multi-SKU consumer products manufacturing environmentEnsure alignment between production and warehouse operations to support throughput, inventory accuracy, and customer fulfillmentMaintain and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facilityDrive compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirementsOptimize production line efficiencies, labor productivity, and waste reduction initiativesDevelop staffing models and deploy labor effectively to meet production schedules and changing demandMonitor production performance against standards and identify improvement opportunitiesSupport and lead new product launches, line trials, and customer visitsCollaborate cross-functionally with warehouse, planning, maintenance, quality, and leadership teamsBuild and maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvementCoach, train, and develop supervisors and frontline leaders through performance management and leadership developmentUphold company policies, procedures, and strong workplace ethicsQualificationsMinimum 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience requiredExperience in high-speed, high-volume, multi-SKU manufacturing environments requiredStrong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsExperience managing frontline production teams and labor deploymentAbility to adapt quickly and execute effectively in changing production environmentsProven ability to drive productivity, quality, and operational performanceContinuous improvement and process optimization experience preferredPreferred SkillsProduction Operations ManagementLabor Planning & Workforce DeploymentLean Manufacturing & Continuous ImprovementSafety & Quality ComplianceInventory & Throughput CoordinationTeam Leadership & CoachingProduction Scheduling & Efficiency MonitoringCross-Functional CollaborationHigh-Volume Manufacturing OperationsPerformance Management & Accountability