Production Superintendent / Production Manager

Job Title: Production Superintendent / Production Manager
Location: Berlin, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite
The Production Superintendent / Production Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations, finished product quality, raw material management, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
This leadership role oversees production supervisors, engineers, process technicians, and a large hourly workforce while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations aligned with company performance goals.
The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing leadership experience, operational problem-solving skills, Lean manufacturing expertise, and the ability to drive accountability and operational excellence within a high-volume industrial production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations Leadership

• Lead manufacturing operations for a single-line 24/7 production environment
• Oversee:
  • Product manufacturing
  • Finished product quality
  • Raw material management
  • Production workforce performance
• Ensure production goals, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved
• Support facility operations and plant leadership initiatives

Team Leadership & Workforce Development

• Lead and develop:
  • Production Supervisors
  • Engineers
  • Process Engineering Technicians
  • Hourly manufacturing workforce
• Manage staffing, performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and corrective actions
• Develop workforce training and skill development plans
• Foster accountability, engagement, and operational discipline across production teams

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Drive Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Analyze KPIs and operational performance metrics
• Improve:
  • Productivity
  • Material usage
  • Machine uptime
  • Cost control
  • Process efficiency
• Lead structured problem-solving and corrective action initiatives

Production Planning & Compliance

• Plan and schedule manufacturing activities for maximum productivity
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Safety standards
  • OSHA requirements
  • Environmental regulations
  • Company operational policies
• Maintain product quality standards and operational consistency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:
  • Plant Leadership
  • Process Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Technical Teams
• Balance production execution with process optimization initiatives
• Support plant-wide operational improvement strategies

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Engineering
  • Management
  • Related field
• Minimum 5 years of operational leadership experience within manufacturing environment
• Experience leading manufacturing operations within 24/7 production environments
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience
• Experience managing large hourly production teams
• Strong understanding of:
  • Manufacturing KPIs
  • Continuous improvement
  • Lean manufacturing
  • 5S methodologies
  • Operational troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
• Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Word
  • Outlook
  • PowerPoint
• Strong communication, accountability, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within building materials or industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience leading production ramp-up or operational transformation initiatives
• Strong process optimization and workforce development background
• Experience partnering closely with engineering and technical teams

Core Skills

• Manufacturing Operations Leadership
• Production Management
• 24/7 Manufacturing Operations
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5S Implementation
• Continuous Improvement
• KPI Management
• Workforce Development
• SAP / ERP Systems
• Process Optimization
• Safety & OSHA Compliance
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Leadership

Operational Excellence