Immediate need for Production Manager

Oxnard, CA (On-Site)
Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential

We are a growing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations within a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are consistently met while driving team performance and operational efficiency.

This is a key leadership position with the opportunity to make a direct impact on production success and support continued facility growth.

What You’ll Do

Production Oversight

Manage daily manufacturing operations, including decorative printing and product marking processes
Execute production plans and schedules to meet output and delivery goals
Monitor key metrics such as productivity, yield, downtime, and quality performance
Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

Lead and develop a team of 50–60 production employees, including supervisors, leads, and operators
Coordinate staffing, shift scheduling, and daily workforce allocation
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback
Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team environment

Quality & Process Control

Ensure adherence to work instructions and quality standards
Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve production issues
Support initiatives to improve product consistency and reduce defects

Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, and equipment utilization
Support implementation of lean manufacturing and process improvements
Analyze production data and implement corrective actions as needed

Safety & Compliance

Promote and enforce workplace safety standards and procedures
Maintain a safe and organized production environment (5S)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to support order fulfillment
Support production readiness for new programs and product launches
Provide regular updates and reporting to operations leadership

What We’re Looking For
5–7 years of experience in manufacturing or production environments
2–3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
Proven ability to manage teams and drive production performance
Strong understanding of production workflows and manufacturing operations
Experience analyzing metrics and implementing process improvements
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred:

Experience in printing, packaging, plastics, or consumer products manufacturing
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or related field
Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting tools
Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Chinese)

Why Join Us?
Be part of a growing operation with strong career advancement potential
Opportunity to lead and shape production within an expanding facility
Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Direct impact on operational performance and efficiency

If you’re a results-driven production leader ready to take ownership of a growing manufacturing operation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Contact Claudia Scrofani with AppleOne Ventura for additional information.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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