Production Manager

Vaco is hiring a Production Operations Manager
Location: Broward County, FL

Vaco is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on Production Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations within a fast-paced, customer-driven environment. This leader will be responsible for driving operational performance, process improvement, team development, and production efficiency across multiple manufacturing functions.

Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations Leadership

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure quality, efficiency, safety, and delivery goals are consistently achieved
• Manage production scheduling, workflow optimization, labor allocation, and operational throughput in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Monitor inventory controls, production metrics, and operational reporting to support business objectives
• Ensure internal and external customer expectations are met through timely, high-quality output
• Support quality management initiatives, compliance standards, and corrective action processes

Engineering, Process Improvement & Facility Support

• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Warehouse, and other operational teams
• Support manufacturing process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies
• Assist with product launches, pilot production, and transition into full-scale manufacturing
• Oversee facility operations, equipment uptime, preventative maintenance, and workplace safety initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and operational standards

Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives

• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on operational excellence and efficiency
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, Kaizen, visual management, and standard work practices
• Develop and maintain KPI tracking, production metrics, and operational dashboards
• Drive process optimization initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop production and operational teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Support organizational change initiatives and encourage employee engagement throughout process improvements
• Coach leaders and team members in problem-solving and operational best practices
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of manufacturing and production leadership experience
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational process optimization
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities and customer demands
• Proven leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office platforms
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
  

Preferred Background

• Manufacturing leadership within high-mix or customer-driven production environments
• Experience supporting engineering, maintenance, and operational improvement initiatives
• Lean or Continuous Improvement certifications are highly preferred

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Desired Skills and Experience

Must have experience in assembly environment as well as machine shop, fabrication, as well as lean manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

· licensure and certification requirements;

· office location and other geographic considerations; and

· other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).