Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (On-site)

Role Overview

An established organization with over 140 years of industry leadership is seeking a dedicated Production Manager to oversee operations at the Phoenix facility. This critical role requires a professional with a strong background in quality assurance and engineering to lead manufacturing processes, foster a safety-first culture, and drive operational excellence. The selected candidate will guide production teams, optimize workflows, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety objectives.

• Supervise and mentor production staff, promoting professional growth and internal advancement opportunities.

• Collaborate closely with engineering and quality assurance teams to implement process improvements and resolve technical issues.

• Enforce a safety-first work environment through regular audits, training, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

• Monitor key performance indicators to identify bottlenecks and implement efficient production workflows.

• Oversee resource allocation, equipment maintenance scheduling, and material management to minimize downtime.

• Ensure compliance with all organizational values, industry regulations, and quality management systems.

• Required Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related technical discipline is required.

• Experience: Several years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment is necessary, with a proven track record of managing diverse operational teams.

• Technical

Skills

• Strong expertise in quality assurance methodologies and engineering principles is essential, along with proficiency in production planning software and process optimization tools.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience transitioning from a quality management or engineering role into production leadership.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, or continuous improvement frameworks.

• Company Overview & Culture

• This employer operates as a global leader with representation in more than 50 countries, built on a foundation of safety, quality, and strong organizational values. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where employees can access robust internal advancement paths and contribute to long-term industry leadership.

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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