Manager Production
Forum Energy Technologies · Broussard, Louisiana, US
Position Overview: The Production Manager is a key operational leader responsible for driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all areas...
Job description
Position Overview: The Production Manager is a key operational leader responsible for driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all areas of the manufacturing floor. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution to ensure production goals are achieved while fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration. The Production Manager leads cross-functional initiatives, optimizes planning and resource allocation, standardizes best practices, and implements waste-reduction strategies to support long-term operational excellence. Strong leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills are essential to align daily operations with broader business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Safety & Compliance - Enforce all health, safety, and environmental requirements across the production floor. - Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging open communication, near-miss reporting, and recognition of safe behaviors. - Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety programs, including lockout/tagout, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures. - Lead incident investigations, including root cause a...