About this role
Production Manager
Location: 2925 Chief Court, Dallas, NC 28034
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $70,000 - $100,000/Annually
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The Dixon Group is looking for a Production Manager to join our team! In this role, you will lead daily manufacturing operations, turning business demand into structured production schedules while ensuring excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Culture (SQDCC). You will oversee production planning, staffing, training, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with maintenance, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and HR teams to achieve operational goals and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.
At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nations heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do:
- Lead daily manufacturing floor operations and execution of the Dixon Production System (DPS).
- Develop production schedules, assign work, and hold supervisors accountable for meeting production targets safely and efficiently.
- Manage staffing levels, labor allocation, attendance, and workforce performance.
- Maintain production boards and monitor production status, capacity, and order flow.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime.
- Lead daily tier meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Monitor key performance indicators including throughput, schedule adherence, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and safety metrics.
- Support employee development through onboarding, training, cross-training, coaching, and performance management.
- Drive problem-solving efforts and implement corrective actions to remove operational bottlenecks.
- Participate in recruiting, employee relations, and succession planning efforts.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production, operations, or plant management environment.
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and production.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workforce management.
- Experience leading supervisors and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience working with production metrics, KPIs, and performance management systems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or similar operational systems preferred.
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Competitive salary
- Bonus programs
- 401K retirement plan
- Training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
- Gym reimbursements, and more!
Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!
We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.