Production Manager

JTS is hiring a Production Manager to lead the performance, safety, quality, delivery, and cost control of assigned Integration areas. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for multiple production teams to achieve production goals while building an engaged workforce. This position partners cross-functionally to drive consistent execution and long-term operational excellence.

• Own daily, weekly, and long-term production plans for assigned Integration areas to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining efficiency, throughput, and adherence to budgeted labor hours.
• Monitor production KPIs, labor utilization, scrap, rework, and downtime; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Balance capacity, staffing, and workflow to align resources with production demand.
• Lead and develop Integration Leads and/or Supervisors through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Set expectations and hold leaders accountable for performance, safety compliance, and quality standards.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and skills progression plans for Integration personnel.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports and provide ongoing feedback and development coaching.
• Provide input on hiring, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations; support performance reviews and annual evaluations.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, HSE, and company safety standards, including PPE enforcement.
• Partner with Safety and Quality to investigate incidents, near-misses, and quality escapes; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure quality systems, inspections, and checklists are consistently followed and documented.
• Collaborate with Engineering on manufacturability, tooling, process improvements, and blueprint interpretation.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Scheduling to ensure material availability and realistic production commitments.
• Work with Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Communicate performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to Operations leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale; standardize processes and work instructions.
• Support lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements using production data and trend analysis.
• Ensure accurate timekeeping, labor tracking, and job cost reporting; review and approve timecards, schedules, and labor allocations.
• Use JTS communication and production systems to support operational execution.

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required; Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in Electrical Integration within a manufacturing environment.
• 2–3 years of leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple teams or production areas.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 70 and industrial electricity installations.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, work orders, and production schedules.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve complex technical and operational issues.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop leaders and teams.
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels; ability to influence and drive accountability without micromanagement.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety requirements and regulatory compliance (OSHA, HSE); commitment to a safe, clean, organized environment.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Physical requirements include standing/walking and frequent bending/stooping/kneeling/crouching for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions as required.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification.

• Schedule: Not specified.

• Location: Not specified.

• Benefits/perks: Not specified.

• Pre-employment: Background check and drug screening required.

• Work environment: Manufacturing environment with physical demands and potential all-weather work as required.