Production Manager

Job Duties

Production Manager

Hiring Basis: Direct hire

Location: St Louis Park, MN 55426

Salary: 85-100k/Yearly

Benefits: Company sponsored health insurance plan, Retirement savings plan with company match, Generous paid time off and holidays, Exposure to advanced automation and robotic technologies, Opportunities for professional growth and technical development, collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

JOB OVERVIEW

Lotus Technical has a contract opportunity for a Production Manager for our client, a manufacturing company located in St Louis Park, MN. Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder. Must be local to the MN area. Sorry, no relocations.

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations, including production

scheduling, fabrication, mechanical and electrical assembly, equipment integration, and testing. This role ensures manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to established quality standards while meeting customer commitments and business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Oversee all manufacturing activities from work order release through fabrication, assembly, testing, and

final completion.

Develop and manage production schedules, establish priorities, allocate resources, monitor progress, and proactively address delays or capacity constraints.

Lead and develop production personnel, establish performance expectations, and maintain accountability for productivity, quality, and safety.

Coordinate with Materials Management/ Purchasing, Engineering, Sales, and Service to ensure materials,

drawings, labor, and equipment are available to meet production requirements.

Ensure equipment is built according to engineering specifications and customer requirements, and that

testing, troubleshooting, and corrective actions are completed.

Identify and implement improvements to workflow, labor efficiency, manufacturing lead times, quality, and cost control.

Monitor production performance, communicate delivery risks to management, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment.

Learn and utilize Business Central ERP/MRP system, ensure routings are correct and enter part numbers,

BOM’s and other information as needed to fulfil sales orders.

Minimum Education Required

High school diploma. or GED. Technical education or equivalent practical experience preferred.

Minimum Experience Required

REQUIREMENTS

Five or more years of manufacturing experience, preferably in OEM machinery, industrial automation, or

custom equipment manufacturing, with prior leadership or supervisory experience.

Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules, labor resources, and multiple manufacturing

functions.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications.

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Experience with ERP systems, production reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.

Technical education or equivalent practical experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates primarily in an office and manufacturing environment and requires regular

interaction with production, receiving, inventory storage, and shipping areas.

Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.

Use arms, hands, legs, and feet to bend, stretch, lift, grasp, climb, sit, and stand with or without corrective devices.

Occasionally require walking through production areas, and adherence to applicable workplace safety requirements.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55426

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

95681

Job Benefits

Company sponsored health insurance plan, Retirement savings plan with company match, Generous paid time off and holidays, Exposure to advanced automation and robotic technologies, Opportunities for professional growth and technical development, collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Application Email

[email protected]