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Production Manager - Integration
JTSUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2026
About the role
SUMMARY: The Production Manager – Integration is responsible for the overall performance, safety, quality, delivery, and cost control of assigned Integration areas. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for multiple production teams and is accountable for achieving production goals while developing a strong, engaged workforce.
This position owns area-level production planning, labor utilization, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional coordination to ensure Integration operations meet business objectives. The Production Manager partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Operations leadership to drive consistent execution and long-term operational excellence.
Accountabilities:
Operational & Production Leadership:
Safety, Quality & Compliance:
This position owns area-level production planning, labor utilization, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional coordination to ensure Integration operations meet business objectives. The Production Manager partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Operations leadership to drive consistent execution and long-term operational excellence.
Accountabilities:
Operational & Production Leadership:
- Own and manage daily, weekly, and long-term production plans for assigned Integration areas to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining efficiency, throughput, and adherence to budgeted labor hours.
- Monitor production KPIs, labor utilization, scrap, rework, and downtime; implement corrective actions as needed.
- Balance capacity, staffing, and workflow to align resources with production demand.
- Directly lead and develop Integration Leads and/or Supervisors, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for team performance, safety compliance, and quality standards.
- Oversee onboarding, training, and skills progression plans for Integration personnel.
- Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports and provide ongoing feedback and development coaching.
- Provide input and recommendations for hiring, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.
- Lead and support performance reviews, including reviews and annual evaluations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, recognition, and continuous improvement.
- Direct oversight of 5+ Production Supervisors and indirect employees in Integration.
- Responsible for hiring, performance management, training, and team development.
Safety, Quality & Compliance:
- Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, HSE, and company safety standards.
- Ensure proper use and enforcement of PPE and safe work practices at all times.
- Partner with Safety and Quality teams to investigate incidents, near-misses, quality escapes, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure quality systems, inspections, and checklists are consistently followed and documented.
- Collaborate with Engineering on manufacturability, tooling, process improvements, and blueprint interpretation.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Scheduling to ensure material availability and realistic production commitments.
- Work with Maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
- Communicate effectively with Operations leadership regarding performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
- Standardize processes, work instructions, and best practices across Integration areas.
- Support lean manufacturing initiatives, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements.
- Analyze production data and trends to proactively address issues and im
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