Production Manager Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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 Supervisor

  • North East Foods
  • Eddington, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Eddington, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The production supervisor will be legally obligated and responsible to enforce all food safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices and compliance to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safe...

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Production Supervisor

  • Try
  • Bristol, PA (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bristol, PA (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Production Supervisor Bristol, PA 4 DAYS AGO 22590539 Summary Bristol, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 5 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00...

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Production Manager

  • BlackRock Resources
  • Bensalem, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bensalem, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Production Manager Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area Direct Hire Position Salary Range: $90,000-100,000 range Food Manufacturer located in the Philadelphia area is seeking a Production Manager....

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Production Supervisor

  • Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation
  • Warminster, PA (17 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Warminster, PA (17 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

The purpose of this position is to support the Advanced Acoustics Sector with overseeing the assembly of battery packs. This role assists with meeting daily production goals and timelines managing...

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Production Supervisor - LPE

  • Coherent Corp
  • Hillsborough, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee the efficient operation of the processes associated with the LPE (Liquid Phase Epitaxy) process of film growth. Training for this position will take...

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Production Supervisor, Midnight LPE

  • Coherent Corp
  • Hillsborough, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Looking for a Midnight Shift Production Supervisor to oversee the efficient operation of the processes associated with the LPE (Liquid Phase Epitaxy) process of film growth at our Easton facility....

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Production Supervisor Pnbb

  • Honickman Affiliates, Ltd.
  • Pennsauken, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Enforce and ensure that employees follow Good Manufacturing Practices as trained.Ensure that employees report at their stations in time and in uniform, take their breaks at specified times and do not...

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Plastics Manufacturing Production Manager

  • GPAC
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) including changeovers, preplanning of activity over the subsequent 36-hour period with molds, dies, equipment and raw materials....

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Production Supervisor

  • Amcor plc
  • Cranbury, NJ (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Respond to variety of emergency alarms (visual and audio) and communicate evacuation direction safely. 7.0 Organizational Relationship 7.1 Reports to Production Manager Our Expectations We expect our...

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Production Supervisor

  • System One
  • Cranbury, NJ (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: Production Supervisor Location: Cranbury, NJ (Onsite) Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $27.00 per hour Hours: Mon to Thursday 6 PM to 6 AM (OT Available) Responsibilities Oversee shift...

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Production Supervisor

  • Evaporated Coatings
  • Willow Grove, PA (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Willow Grove, PA (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Production SupervisorPosition OverviewWe are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in a dynamic job-shop environment. The role focuses on supervising daily production...

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Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

  • Trane Technologies
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

production-related issues and implementing process improvements to ensure consistent output quality and adherence to safety regulations; supporting plant goals such as units per man hour, safety and 5S...

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Recent College Graduates - Production Supervisor Positions

  • Unitex
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Production Supervisor Unitex has several Production Supervisor shifts available for its locations in Linden and New Brunswick, NJ locations. We are actively seeking RECENT / NEW COLLEGE GRADS to...

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Service Production Supervisor

  • Rivian
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

Manager, or Lead Dispatcher)....

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Production Supervisor (3rd Shift) - Princeton, NJ

  • DSM
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Working closely with the Production Manager and Shift Leads, this role aligns resources, manages priorities, and partners with crossfunctional teams to resolve operational issues....

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Demographic Data for Trenton, NJ

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Salary for Production Manager Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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 Trenton, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.5%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.5%

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