Production Manager - Precision Components - Gilford, NH

Gilford, New Hampshire Permanent USD90,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
This Production Manager role is responsible for driving production output, quality, safety, and on-time delivery for a rubber molding operation while leading a team of 20-25 employees. Reporting to the General Manager, the position requires a highly visible, hands-on leader who can troubleshoot issues, make decisions independently, and improve operational performance.
  • Own plant performance & delivery
  • High-impact leadership opportunity

About Our Client

Our client produces highly engineered components used in demanding, regulated environments where quality and reliability are critical. They are experiencing growth, offer strong operational ownership, and serve long-standing customers in advanced industrial markets.

Job Description

This Production Manager will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing production output, quality conformance, safety, and team performance across the operation.
  • Identifying and resolving obstacles impacting on-time delivery, including equipment, staffing, material, and quality issues.
  • Managing hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and employee development activities.
  • Administering employee scheduling, attendance, and timekeeping processes.
  • Making real-time operational and personnel decisions to maintain production continuity.
  • Troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and coordinating maintenance support when required.
  • Driving production planning activities and implementing corrective actions to protect customer shipments.
  • Enforcing safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements throughout the facility.
  • Leading safety observations, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Supporting future capacity expansion, including staffing and additional production shifts.

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The Successful Applicant

A Successful Production Manager will have:

  • Experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on rubber molding manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Proven ability to improve production performance and solve operational challenges.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude with equipment troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience using ERP, HRIS, or timekeeping systems.
  • Strong safety and compliance background.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment



What's on Offer

  • Significant operational ownership and autonomy
  • Opportunity to improve plant performance and on-time delivery
  • Exposure to aerospace and defense manufacturing
  • Career growth with an expanding organization
  • Stable business with an established customer base
  • Hands-on leadership role with strong visibility to senior management



Apply today to be considered within 24 hours!

Contact
Ashley Santos
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7085195

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Gilford
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ashley Santos
Job Reference
JN-082026-7085195
 

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