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Production Manager in Lexington

Date Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A top-tier, employee-owned, family-first organization is looking for an experienced Production Manager.

The Production Manager will work closely with the Director of Operations.

  • Supervise the timely completion of all projects, create and implement process improvements, and coordinate projects to maximize efficiency and profitability.
  • Achieves manufacturing results by communicating job expectations to hourly and salaried employees. Plans, monitors, and appraises production results
  • They will work with all employees using coaching, counseling, discipline, and mediation skills
  • Needs to be a driver, maintaining workflow by monitoring steps of the process using process monitors; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources reporting on daily results, and making corrections to achieve targets
  • Assigns personnel to accomplish work results; establishes priorities; monitors progress; resolves problems; evaluates employees, and conducts orientation and training of personnel
  • Responsible for the safety of all employees and ensures they know and acknowledge all safety rules, policies, and necessary PPE for each position
  • Accountable for compliance with established quality policies and procedures
  • Responsible for communication on all equipment and machines. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel

Qualifications

  • Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field
  • Experience in the hydraulics industry strongly preferred
  • Successful track record of leading teams and executing business initiatives
  • Ability to develop relationships and foster a team environment

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • PTO

Growth path into senior operations, plant management, or multi-site manufacturing leadership roles.

Similar Titles

Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Area Manager, Manufacturing Operations Supervisor.

If you would like to learn more about additional opportunities, contact David McKnight directly by phone at 608-514-9815. Resumes may confidentially be sent to David.Mcknight@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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