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Production Manager - Industrial Mixing - Guilford CT

Michael Page Niantic, CT (Onsite) Full-Time
$90,000 - $115,000/Year
Hiring a full-time Production Manager to oversee machining, welding, and assembly operations in a low-volume, job-shop manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with lean manufacturing expertise and a passion for continuous improvement.

Client Details

A privately owned manufacturer of engineered industrial mixing equipment, serving Fortune 500 clients across diverse process industries. The company is experiencing strong growth and offers a collaborative, performance-driven culture.

Description

  • Manage production operations including machinists, welders, and assemblers
  • Develop and execute manufacturing plans to ensure on-time delivery and quality
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements
  • Improve production planning and purchasing coordination
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team achievement
  • Coach and mentor team members to maximize performance and quality
  • Conduct performance reviews and enforce company policies
  • Support hiring and onboarding of new production staff
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and customer service teams
  • Promote open communication and a team-first approach

Profile

  • Proven experience managing manufacturing operations with machining as a core process
  • Background in low-volume job shop production environments
  • Demonstrated success in implementing manufacturing plans and process improvements
  • Experience leading teams of 15+ employees
  • Certified in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green/BlackBelt required)
  • Strong engineering mindset with data-driven problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with MRP systems, P&L management, and Excel
  • Strong leadership qualities: accountable, team-oriented, disciplined, and approachable

Job Offer

  • Full-time Production Manager role
  • $105K-$115K base salary plus performance bonus
  • Opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing manufacturing team
  • Work in a dynamic, engineering-driven environment
  • Career development and leadership training

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Job Requirements:

Job Description:

Manage production operations including machinists, welders, and assemblers
Develop and execute manufacturing plans to ensure on-time delivery and quality
Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements
Improve production planning and purchasing coordination
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team achievement
Coach and mentor team members to maximize performance and quality
Conduct performance reviews and enforce company policies
Support hiring and onboarding of new production staff
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and customer service teams
Promote open communication and a team-first approach

The Successful Applicant:

Proven experience managing manufacturing operations with machining as a core process
Background in low-volume job shop production environments
Demonstrated success in implementing manufacturing plans and process improvements
Experience leading teams of 15+ employees
Certified in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt required)
Strong engineering mindset with data-driven problem-solving skills
Familiarity with MRP systems, P&L management, and Excel
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (MBA or Master's preferred)
Strong leadership qualities: accountable, team-oriented, disciplined, and approachable
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Salary Details

This salary was provided in the Job Posting.
$90,000-$115,000
Yearly Salary

Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Niantic, CT (Onsite)

Job Type

Engineering, Management

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

10/22/2025

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