Production Manager - Direct Hire Opportunity

About this position

Job Description

Job Description

High-Volume, Vertically Integrated Manufacturing | ITAR Environment | Highly Competitive Compensation

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who knows how to develop people, drive operational performance, and lead large-scale production teams?

We are recruiting for an exciting direct-hire Production Manager opportunity with a well-established, vertically integrated manufacturing organization. This is an opportunity to join a company with extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities, a strong focus on continuous improvement, and a culture that values safety, leadership, and employee development.

This is not a desk job! The ideal candidate is a visible, people-centered leader who enjoys being on the production floor, coaching supervisors, engaging employees, and using operational data to drive results.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead manufacturing operations across a workforce of 100+ employees.
• Directly manage and develop 5–6 non-union supervisors who oversee union production employees.
• Coach, mentor, and develop salaried leadership team members.
• Establish a strong presence on the production floor, building relationships and learning employees' names.
• Make safety the number-one priority while driving accountability throughout the organization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Utilize production data and performance metrics to make informed business decisions.
• Partner with senior leadership to achieve operational goals and support overall business strategy.
• Oversee a diverse manufacturing environment with multiple processes and operations.

Ideal Background

• Proven experience managing large-scale manufacturing operations with 100+ employees.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing 5–6 or more supervisors.
• Strong experience coaching and developing salaried employees.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and die casting.
• Experience in aluminum manufacturing, chemical processing, or other complex manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Background in vertically integrated manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong understanding of safety, production metrics, and continuous improvement.
• A hands-on, approachable leadership style with the ability to balance people development and operational performance.

Manufacturing Environment

This organization is vertically integrated, with extensive in-house capabilities, including:

• Aluminum casting and die casting
• CNC machining
• Plastic injection molding
• Chemical processing and chromating
• Painting and finishing
• Assembly

Workforce: Approximately 100 employees on first shift, 20 on second shift, and 5–10 on third shift.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Typically a 7:00 AM start, working until production needs are met.
• Occasional second-shift overlap to support operations.
• Rare third-shift coverage as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package with an outstanding profit-sharing program!

• Quarterly profit sharing:
• • Historically 4–7% in previous years.
  • 8–9% last year.
  • 10% in the most recent quarter.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor contribution of 3%, with an additional discretionary company contribution.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Annual discretionary aluminum benefit.
• Competitive overall benefits package.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person or have appropriate documentation to work in an ITAR-regulated environment.
• Background check conducted upon offer.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen; random drug testing is also conducted after hire.

Interview Process

1. Resume review and presentation.
2. Initial interview via Microsoft Teams.
3. Onsite interview with the leadership team.

Interested in taking your manufacturing leadership career to the next level?

If you're a hands-on leader who can develop supervisors, inspire employees, drive safety, and successfully manage large-scale manufacturing operations, we'd love to connect with you!

Apply today to learn more about this exciting direct-hire opportunity.

Steadily growing company

Company Description

Steadily growing company

Location and commute

Clackamas, OR .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3224418020.