Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Location-Type:  Pennsauken, NJ

Start Date:  December 2026

Duration: Permanent

Compensation Range:  90-100K

Benefits:  Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .

Job Description: The client is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a growing production team, and drive scheduling, quality, and process improvements across the production floor.

Job Summary

• Oversee daily production operations including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and quality across sewing, kitting, cutting, labeling, and order fulfillment processes

• Manage, train, coach, and evaluate production employees while providing consistent feedback and maintaining clear performance expectations

• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules, balancing first-in, first-out priorities with shifting customer order demands

• Maintain accurate production data within the manufacturing ERP system, including production orders, Bills of Materials (BOMs), item routings, and inventory records

• Coordinate with supply chain, shipping, receiving, and warehouse teams to ensure materials are available and finished products move through production efficiently

• Conduct daily team meetings and lead weekly production meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and operational updates

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflows, processes, productivity, and overall department efficiency

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous production or manufacturing management experience, including direct supervision of production floor employees

• Experience working with manufacturing ERP systems for production orders, BOMs, and production tracking

• Demonstrated ability to manage production scheduling, prioritization, and planning in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness and ability to work a second-shift schedule and alternate Friday coverage

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a textile, sewing, kitting, cleanroom, or similar manufacturing environment

• Bilingual English and Spanish, strongly preferred given the composition of the production team

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Acumatica ERP platforms

• Background in inventory management, including implementing tracking processes and best practices

• Experience managing or launching a second production shift, or helping a manufacturing operation scale