Highlights
Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance, the successful candidate will drive process improvements, workforce development initiatives, and overall manufacturing performance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence operational strategy, develop high-performing teams, and drive meaningful improvements across a growing manufacturing operation.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Salem, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$130,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Production Manager
The Production Manager will oversee day-to-day production activities across a precision CNC machining facility. The role is responsible for achieving operational targets related to safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and profitability while leading a team of machinists, operators, and production support personnel. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance, the successful candidate will drive process improvements, workforce development initiatives, and overall manufacturing performance.
Lead and optimize daily production operations to meet customer and business objectives.
Manage production schedules, labor utilization, and manufacturing throughput.
Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop, coach, and mentor production teams while building a culture of accountability.
Monitor KPIs including productivity, schedule attainment, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The ideal candidate is a proven manufacturing leader with extensive experience managing production operations in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment. They will possess strong leadership capabilities, a data-driven mindset, and a track record of improving operational performance through Lean methodologies and employee engagement.
10+ years of experience within CNC machining or precision manufacturing.
5+ years leading manufacturing teams or multiple production work centers.
Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production planning, and manufacturing KPIs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing professional to join a respected precision engineering business in a highly visible leadership role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence operational strategy, develop high-performing teams, and drive meaningful improvements across a growing manufacturing operation.
Strategic leadership role with significant operational impact.
Opportunity to lead continuous improvement and workforce development initiatives.
Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential.
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.