Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Are you someone who thrives on optimizing systems and driving efficiency in fast-paced environments? Do you have a strong track record of streamlining operations, analyzing workflows, and ensuring continuous improvement?

If you have a passion for data-driven decision-making and leading high-performance teams, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

As a Production Manager at Goodwill, you'll be entrusted with optimizing our production processes and guiding a team toward measurable success.

This role requires someone who can think strategically, solve problems creatively, and translate insights into tangible outcomes.

If you are ready to take on a challenge that requires both analytical thinking and hands-on execution, we want to hear from you.

We are hiring at all of these locations :

• Dyer
• Gary
• Hobart
• Lansing
• Merrill Point
• St. John
• Griffith
• Hazel Crest

Compensation : $47,300 yearly

$47,300 yearly

Responsibilities :

What You’ll Be Doing :

Optimize Production Efficiency : Identify inefficiencies in workflows, recommend improvements, and implement strategies that drive measurable increases in productivity, output, and quality.

You'll be expected to continuously evaluate systems, leveraging data to inform decisions that enhance operational performance.

Drive Continuous Improvement : With a focus on results, you'll refine processes, reduce waste, and establish best practices that improve efficiency across the board.

Your ability to spot patterns and trends will be key to enhancing both short-term and long-term operational success.

Lead with Precision : You'll manage a production team, providing clear direction, setting performance goals, and fostering an environment where accountability and high standards are the norm.

Through regular feedback, training, and coaching, you'll ensure team members are aligned with company objectives and are consistently performing at their best.

Leverage Data to Make Informed Decisions : You'll have access to data that highlights performance trends, bottlenecks, and areas of improvement.

Your expertise in analyzing this information will guide your decisions, helping you optimize both team dynamics and production workflows.

• Set Clear Metrics and Goals : You'll establish clear KPIs and track performance against those metrics. You'll be responsible for ensuring production targets are met, quality standards are adhered to, and any challenges are addressed with quick, effective solutions.
• Collaborate Across Functions : Work with other departments such as logistics, HR, and retail to ensure a seamless flow of operations from intake to distribution.

Your ability to collaborate and communicate effectively will ensure alignment across teams.

Ensure Safety and Compliance : You'll take the lead in maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant production environment.

Monitoring safety standards and operational procedures will be crucial to preventing risks and fostering a culture of care within the team.

Report and Reflect : Regularly present data-driven insights and performance reports to leadership. Your ability to clearly communicate progress, challenges, and recommendations will help inform strategic decisions at the organizational level.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience managing production operations in fast-paced environments, with a focus on improving systems and driving efficiency.
• Skilled in using data to analyze performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, tackling challenges with creative and practical solutions.
• Effective team leader, motivating and empowering individuals to meet goals while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on tracking metrics, setting up systems, and ensuring smooth operations.
• Clear communicator, able to present complex ideas and collaborate across teams.
• Adaptable, comfortable adjusting strategies to meet evolving needs and new technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

About Company

At Goodwill Industries - NW Indiana - Illinois, our mission extends beyond providing job opportunities and community support.

We are driven by a passionate commitment to creating an environment where innovation, enthusiasm, and collaboration flourish.

We believe that our success stems from the vibrant, people-focused culture we cultivate. Our team is dynamic, energetic, and dedicated to making a real difference.

We celebrate creativity and value those who bring a positive, engaging presence to everything they do. Here, you’ll find a place where your ideas are encouraged, your voice is heard, and your influence has the power to inspire and effect meaningful change.

Join us at Goodwill Industries, where you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values your unique strengths and contributions.

Here, you’ll find a workplace that not only aligns with your values but also empowers you to lead, innovate, and thrive.