I Manage this role: Angela Murphy
The ARM Group is looking for a “Production Manager” with one of our clients in Greater Charleston area, SC with relocation assistance
#Relocation assistance provided
Salary : $120k – $135k + 10% bonus
Role:
You will be responsible for driving operational excellence by ensuring safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery while leading cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in die casting manufacturing, proven leadership experience, and the ability to optimize production processes to achieve world-class manufacturing performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all day-to-day production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Manage production supervisors, team leaders, and hourly associates across multiple shifts.
- Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demand while maximizing equipment utilization.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and other operational excellence methodologies.
- Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, productivity, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR to resolve production challenges and improve operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
- Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to eliminate bottlenecks and improve throughput.
- Lead root cause analysis for quality and production issues using structured problem-solving tools.
- Develop staffing plans, training programs, and succession planning for production personnel.
- Manage production budgets, labor utilization, overtime, and manufacturing costs.
- Support new product launches, process improvements, and capital equipment implementation.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous learning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a Production Manager or similar leadership role.
- Mandatory experience in aluminum die casting manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of die casting processes, secondary machining, finishing operations, and production flow.
- Experience managing large production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success improving productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
- Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree is a plus.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
- Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and automotive manufacturing standards.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and other automotive quality tools.
- Experience supporting automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Disclaimer :
ARM GROUP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.
By applying for this job, you consent to allow representatives of ARM GROUP LLC to contact you regarding your candidacy. This may include communication via email, phone, text, or other means deemed appropriate by ARM GROUP LLC. Rest assured, your information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.
It’s important to note that ARM Group LLC does not interfere in the decision-making process regarding your selection or rejection. The ultimate decision to hire or reject your candidacy lies solely with the client organization, with whom we have an agreement to source candidates for their consideration.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All applicants must submit to background checks and drug screening.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please be aware that this position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.