Production Manager

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission isto shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have anexciting opportunityas a Production Manager. This role is based at our plant in Kingman Arizona and reports to the Plant Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals thought leaders and rapid thinkers entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

The Production Manager will lead all aspects of production operations to ensure safe efficient and high-quality manufacturing performance. They will collaborate closely with Maintenance Quality Health & Safety and other cross-functional teams to meet production objectives while supporting the growth and development of their team.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to safely deliver customer requirements while optimizing productivity quality inventory levels labor utilization and manufacturing costs.
• Drive operational excellence through production planning performance monitoring root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality efficiency and cost reduction.
• Analyze production metrics downtime and operational results to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards company policies and environmental health and safety requirements while championing a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the management of raw materials packaging materials regrind and non-hazardous waste in accordance with facility procedures.
• Lead coach and develop Production Supervisors and plant employees through performance management training succession planning talent development and recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with Quality Maintenance HSE and other cross-functional teams to achieve production objectives and improve operational performance.
• Lead and sustain initiatives such as Lean manufacturing practices and 5S programs to maintain an organized efficient and high-performing workplace.
• Manage departmental budgets and expenditures and provide operational reporting to support business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of college and/or university in engineering or manufacturing or equivalent experience
• 5 years of progressive production leadership experience within a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to manage priorities and deliver results
• Proven experience leading teams developing talent managing employee relations and influencing organizational performance
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing; Six Sigma experience is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of production planning manufacturing processes quality systems performance management and resource allocation
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel Word etc.) and good general computer skills.
• Excellent leadership communication problem solving and decision-making abilities

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and upon request will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation please contact HR at