Production Manager Jobs in Kansas

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 Control Manager

  • Salina, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 3 days ago

Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing. Experience with ISO quality standards and statistical process control....

2 Tone Production Coordinator - G Shift

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 3 days ago

Production Coordinator -- Amarr - Lawrence, KS Are you inspiring and influential? Are you ready to lead team members and help them achieve success? If so, the Production Coordinator role is for...

Production Coordinator - EPS C Shift

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 3 days ago

Are you inspiring and influential? Are you ready to lead team members and help them achieve success? If so, the Production Coordinator role is for you. Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY (the global...

Production Supervisor

  • Junction City, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Junction City, KS
  • 3 days ago

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an...

Bilingual Production Supervisor

  • Wichita, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 4 days ago

Key skills and Experience considered: Managing up to 30 employees Team Lead or Production Line Lead Coaching and training to success as needed Maintaining plantanization and cleanliness Someputer experience...

Production Manager

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 5 days ago

The Production Manager is a key player in ramping up and in sustaining our manufacturing activities....

Production Manager

  • De Soto, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • De Soto, KS
  • 6 days ago

Do you have a strong background as a Production Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now!...

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 9 days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 9 days ago

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Position Summary: As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing and improving the safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale of the production...

Senior Production Supervisor - 1st shift

  • Wichita, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 10 days ago

Preferred Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience utilizing Lean tools to measure and improve the departments Key Business Drivers (i.e. VSM, SMED, 5s, TPM, Kaizen, etc.)....

Processing Production Supervisor - Holcomb, KS

  • Holcomb, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Holcomb, KS
  • 10 days ago

Specific responsibilities include checking daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders, ensuring every position is filled before start-up of production line, overseeing Team Member...

Production Supervisor

  • Wichita, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 11 days ago

They will lead the day-to-day function of that group under the direction of a plant and/or production manager....

Manager Production

  • Newton, KS
  • 12 days ago
  • Newton, KS
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary The Production Manager will function as a key member [INSERT LOCATION] leadership team and (insert BU) network....

Production Coordinator - RPS A Shift

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 13 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 13 days ago

Are you inspiring and influential? Are you ready to lead team members and help them achieve success? If so, the Production Coordinator role is for you. Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY (the global...

BUN: Production Supervisor / 6pm to 6am

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 15 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 15 days ago

Job Segment: Production Manager, Industrial, Employee Relations, Manager, Compliance, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Management, Legal...

BREAD: Production Supervisor

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 15 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 15 days ago

Job Segment: Production Manager, Industrial, Employee Relations, Manager, Compliance, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Management, Legal...

Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Production Manager Jobs in Kansas

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 Kansas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
High School or GED
17.9%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.4%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Managers in Kansas
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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