Production Manager

Production Manager - Indianapolis, IN

A growing, established manufacturer in the Indianapolis area is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations, drive performance, and develop a high-impact team.

This role oversees complex production processes that support a wide range of custom-engineered products used in highly regulated industries. The ideal leader brings a strong floor presence, a passion for continuous improvement, and experience guiding teams through changing customer needs and technical product requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily production activities to meet customer demand and on-time delivery goals
• Ensure material availability, equipment readiness, and efficient changeovers
• Partner closely with internal technical resources on equipment optimization and troubleshooting
• Develop supervisors and operators through coaching, training, and performance management
• Maintain compliance with ISO and customer standards in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Lead new product and process introductions, including pilot runs and validation activities
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring OSHA and plant-level compliance
• Track and analyze KPIs such as scrap, uptime, changeover time, labor efficiency, and delivery performance
• Drive Lean/5S initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks and improve productivity

What You Bring

• 5–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience; 3+ years in a supervisory role
• Experience in custom, high-mix, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Knowledge of scheduling, Lean/5S, and continuous improvement tools
• Strong communication and floor-level leadership skills
• ERP/MRP system experience

If interested, apply or email Casey Coons at ccoons@irisrecruiting.com.