Job Description

Position Summary

At dahl Valve, the Production Manager plays a key leadership role in driving daily manufacturing performance, efficiency, and culture. This individual oversees all production departments--including Machining, Assembly, and Automated Lines--ensuring operational goals are met or exceeded. The ideal candidate brings a growth mindset, strong floor presence, and proven success leading Lean, 5S, and cross-functional initiatives in a hands-on environment. This leader will actively eliminate bottlenecks, improve process discipline, and champion people development while aligning production with inventory, customer, and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Development

Build a high-performing, accountable, and safety-first team culture rooted in trust, clarity, and continuous feedback Coach and mentor supervisors and frontline team members to strengthen leadership bench and develop skill-based progression paths Execute performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and support development plans Set clear daily, weekly, and monthly expectations across departments, ensuring alignment with plant goals

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Oversee daily production activities across Machining, Assembly, SMD, CNC, and Parts Wash areas Drive throughput, OEE, and labor productivity while ensuring quality and delivery performance Lead and sustain Lean Manufacturing, 5S, visual management, and waste reduction programs Conduct root cause analysis and lead structured problem solving to eliminate repeat issues Collaborate on capital planning, including equipment procurement and ROI justification

Cross-Functional Execution

Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Logistics to resolve constraints, align priorities, and maintain production flow Support Process Development (PDT), Process Improvement (PIT), and Business Management System (BMS) initiatives Lead or participate in FMEA for product, tooling, or equipment risk mitigation Ensure SOPs, Work Instructions, and safety protocols are up-to-date and followed

Performance Management & Reporting

Track and report KPIs including output, quality, downtime, and labor efficiency Identify trends, escalate issues, and implement corrective actions Proactively manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and cost controls

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field 10-15 years in progressive manufacturing roles, ideally in machining, hardware, or discrete manufacturing Experience with Epicor is preferred Demonstrated experience leading Lean and 5S programs with measurable results Strong leadership presence, decision-making, and communication skills ERP/MRP proficiency and working knowledge of Excel, Word, and data tools Proven success in developing people and leading through change
Join our team as a Production Manager where you can make a significant impact on our operations while fostering an environment of excellence. We look forward to your application!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $110,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person