Production Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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

  • Benjamin Moore
  • Newark, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

The Production Manager is responsible for directing and managing the daily operations of the department, reporting to the Sr. Manufacturing Manager....

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Production Supervisor

  • Givaudan Ltd
  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired...

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Production Supervisor

  • G-TECH Services, Inc.
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Production Supervisor Wayne, Michigan Contract: VMS Position Description: *Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work *Monitor and on...

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Production Manager Bentley Labs

  • The Hut Group
  • Edison, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 5 days ago

About The Production Manager Role We are seeking a highly driven and operationally focused Production Manager who can work within a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment specializing in skincare...

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Production Supervisor III

  • Holtec
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Production Supervisor III Holtec - 2.4 Camden, NJ Job Details $110,000 - $125,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Commuter assistance AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance...

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Production Supervisor II

  • Holtec International
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 days ago

The Production Supervisor II leads and coordinates manufacturing operations within the Holtec Advanced Manufacturing Division. This role is responsible for supervising production personnel,...

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Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Production Supervisor

  • Unitex
  • Linden, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Linden, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Production Supervisor Unitex is experiencing unprecedented growth! Due to this growth, we are in search of a highly skilled Production Supervisor for our facility in Linden, NJ. Schedule: This...

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Production Supervisor - Vineland, NJ

  • ADM
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 8 days ago

This position reports directly to the Production Manager and understands all aspects of plant operations and systems....

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Local Process Manager - R&D

  • Orkla
  • NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • NJ
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Local Process Manager - R&D Job Posting Function: Professionals (experienced) Legal Entity: Orkla Snacks AS Job Type: Permanent Job Location (Short): Norway | Norway | Sweden Job...

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Production Supervisor

  • Ancient Crunch
  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Reports To: Production Manager Location: All Company Manufacturing Facilities....

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Production Supervisor - LPE

  • Coherent Corp
  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 11 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
  • 11 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 11 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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The Production Manager will play a key leadership role in driving operational performance, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives....

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Production Supervisor

  • Winpak
  • Norwood, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Norwood, NJ
  • 12 days ago

Winpak Control Group Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Manufacturing Team based out of Norwood, New Jersey. In this role, the Production Supervisor is responsible for planning,...

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Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

  • Lanxess
  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Job Highlights The Production supervisor - Second Shift Operations will be the sole management representative on site during second shift operations and will provide oversight and management for...

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Salary for Production Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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