Production Manager

Position Summary

The Production Manager oversees and manages all aspects of the production process to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role bridges strategic plant-level goals with day-to-day production execution. It includes planning, coordinating, and supervising production activities, managing team performance, ensuring safety, and collaborating with other departments to optimize plant operations.  

Key Responsibilities Include

• Create and implement daily and long-term production schedules aligned with business goals.
• Allocate resources (materials, equipment, personnel) to meet production targets and timelines.
• Lead, motivate, and supervise Production Supervisors and production floor employees.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and training to ensure optimal productivity and compliance with procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and monitor processes to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Track production performance and generate reports to analyze trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with departments such as maintenance, quality, and shipping to support efficient plant operations.
• Monitor production costs, identify inefficiencies, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA and internal safety policies and enforce safe work practices.
• Support and implement preventative maintenance schedules to ensure equipment readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation and administrative records for production activities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong leadership, team development, and people management skills.
• Proficient in production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of using production software systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations including OSHA and best manufacturing practices.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret MSDS and production metrics.

Company Overview

Founded in Elkhart, Indiana in 1954, EFP is strategically located to serve the central United States with two of the largest EPS molding plants in the U.S. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, the company also has locations in Decatur, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, and Evansville, Indiana.

EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company’s Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.

For more than 30 years, EFP, LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provides EFP with the leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today’s marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers ground breaking packaging and component solutions.

For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at www.efpcorp.com. 

EFP offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. EFP’s benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and a 401(k) Plan with company contributions.