Production Manager Jobs in Colorado

A Production Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of manufacturing plants and similar places. Their duties include planning, coordinating, and controlling the manufacturing processes, ensuring goods are produced efficiently and that the right amount of products are of good quality and cost-effective. They work with other team members to implement the company's policies and goals, monitor production standards, and implement quality-control programs. They also play a key role in the maintenance of equipment and machinery, ensuring they are in good working condition for optimal productivity.

Key skills and qualifications include a degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field, experience in a similar leadership role, strong understanding of industry and market trends, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Certifications such as Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Production Manager, one could have roles such as Production Supervisor, Quality Control Inspector, or Operations Manager.

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Production Manager

  • Montrose, CO
  • 16 hours ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 16 hours ago

PURPOSE Under the direction of the General Manager, manages production lines of the facility in the most timely, productive and cost effective method possible. Examples of these lines would be...

Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

  • Denver, CO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 19 hours ago

manufacturing, other relevant specialty or equivalent combination of education and experience • Three to five years of experience in related position with an emphasis in an operations production...

Production Coordinator Interior Doors

  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago

Performs all administrative duties required to convert engineering data into shop fabrication data to communicate to the production line what needs to be manufactured....

We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new...

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of...

Production Supervisor

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago

Production Supervisor Company: Intertech Medical, LLC Primary Location: 4525 Kingston St, Denver, CO 80239 USA Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time Function: Manufacturing Production /...

Fabrication Production Supervisor_B Shift

  • Greeley, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 5 days ago

Description RESPONSIBILITIES: Insure the quality and yields of products on the line Supervise all hourly employees on the line Responsible for the safety and motivation of all employees supervised...

Manager, Production (2nd Shift)

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

The Production Manager is responsible for managing while adhering to company policy, OSHA and various industry regulations....

Fabrication Production Supervisor_A Shift

  • Greeley, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 5 days ago

Position at JBS USA RESPONSIBILITIES: Insure the quality and yields of products on the line Supervise all hourly employees on the line Responsible for the safety and motivation of all employees...

Production Supervisor

  • Pueblo, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 6 days ago

You will monitor and coordinate the daily operation of a production shift in a high-volume, lean manufacturing environment, and partner with other department leads/supervisors to achieve team and plant...

Production Coordinator Interior Doors

  • Aurora, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 6 days ago

Performs all administrative duties required to convert engineering data into shop fabrication data to communicate to the production line what needs to be manufactured....

Cheese Production Supervisor

  • Fort Morgan, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Morgan, CO
  • 10 days ago

Leprino Foods Company Cheese Production Supervisor in Fort Morgan , Colorado Within our Cheese Department team located in Fort Morgan, Colorado, Leprino is seeking a Cheese Production Supervisor...

Manager, Production Quality Engineering

  • Littleton, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 10 days ago

Requisition ID: 33463 At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world....

Dairy Production Supervisor

  • Denver, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 11 days ago

A dairy manufacturing company in western Wisconsin is seeking two Production Supervisors (2nd and 3rd shifts) to join their leadership team and develop their management skills. This company is a...

Senior Production Supervisor

  • Gunnison, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Gunnison, CO
  • 11 days ago

Location Name: WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY - 10580001 Location ID: 10580001 Senior Production Supervisor Location: WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY - 10580001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings -...

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Salary for Production Manager Jobs in Colorado

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Managers in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
High School or GED
18.0%
Master's Degree
17.3%
Associate's Degree
10.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.4%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Managers in Colorado
1-2 years
28.4%
4-6 years
21.2%
10+ years
13.2%
2-4 years
13.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
None
7.5%
Less than 1 year
5.5%
8-10 years
1.2%



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