Production Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Valuable role due to leadership responsibilities and emphasis on continuous improvement in a stable manufacturing environment.
- Leadership role in manufacturing with emphasis on team management
- Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Stable working hours with minimal travel required
- Requires credible experience in industrial environments
Pros
- Opportunities for team leadership and development
- Strong focus on process improvement and operational excellence
- Stable work environment with a clear commitment to safety and compliance
Cons
- Potentially limited career advancement in the short term
- Single shift management may limit exposure to diverse operational challenges
- Requires consistent adherence to company policies which may restrict flexibility
Who it's for
Mid-level / Manager • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced production managers
- Leaders looking to enhance process efficiency
- Motivated professionals in the manufacturing field
Not recommended for
- New graduates or those without management experience
- Candidates preferring remote work environments
- Individuals who dislike strict adherence to procedures
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Production Manager
LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN
TRAVEL: None
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing while ensuring that personnel are following company processes and adhering to company policies. This leader will manage a production team of thirty associates across one shift while ensuring delivery, performance, and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a passion for leadership and driving a culture of Continuous Improvement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the manufacture of products while ensuring delivery, performance, and quality standards are consistently met
- Ensures a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations, with collaboration with other team members
- Works collaboratively with team members to drive continuous improvement of production processes to eliminate waste and increase first-pass yield
- Trains manufacturing employees to ensure they have the skills to follow company processes
- Oversees daily production schedules and work assignments for assigned areas of production; Maintains production reports as required
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
- Works with immediate supervisor and HR to reward and discipline employees as needed in accordance with company policies
- Performs other related duties as assigned, including continuous improvement projects that are assigned by supervisor
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as mechanical or industrial engineering is preferred
- 3 - 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environment with progressive responsibilities is required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office tools, including Excel, is required
- Excellent organizational and managerial skills
- Ability to motivate and lead other associates to accomplish goals
Lean Focus LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
At Lean Focus, we help businesses overcome their biggest challenges by transforming them for the better, and for the long-term. A "who's who" of global leaders in every industry, our clients include some of the world's most respected brands and several members of the Fortune 1000.
