Production Manager

Armacell provides numerous and diverse career opportunities. Add your talent to ours and make a difference around the world! The year 1954 marked a significant milestone in thermal insulation history. Armstrong's R&D Project Number 54013, developed by three innovators, evolved into ArmaFlex, the world's first flexible, closed-cell elastomeric foam for equipment insulation. This product revolutionized the insulation industry. Today, more than 70 years later, ArmaFlex continues to be a pillar of Armacell's success. The Production Manager is a key member of the Mebane Operations team. The Production Manager is responsible for managing operations within the department to include people, safety, quality and production and ensuring established goals and objectives are met. What Armacell can offer you Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing. Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs. Generous paid time off including 11 holidays and 120 hours of PTO. Training and educational resources on our personalized learning management system Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences. Job Responsibilities Drive safety and ensure operations safety measures and procedures are being followed by production employees. Establish goals and objectives for direct reports through the Annual Performance Development Review process Evaluate department operations to ensure production quality metrics are met. Ensure the achievement of all production requirements, product quality requirements, on time delivery, all at budgeted levels. Assist in establishing the operation budget for manufacturing and executing that budget. Lead cost reduction projects to drive down costs and improve plant profitability. Effectively manage employees in departmental operations. Monitor equipment and production while utilizing maintenance support to manage operations. Coordinate production scheduling with Plant Planner to drive timely delivery of products. Establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals. Coordinate with Human Resources on production staffing needs and team training. Benchmark industry best practices to identify future improvements and opportunities. Create and maintain updates of standard operating procedures. Maintains a high level of visibility on the plant floor level to ensure World Class Manufacturing systems are integrated into the production process and daily work practices. Recommends design concepts, materials, manufacturing processes, and components for new and existing products. Assist in training employees in World Class Manufacturing pillars, problem solving tools and methods Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement and identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.. Job Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred. 3 - 5 years of production management experience in manufacturing environment required. Ability to excel in a cross-cultural, global team environment. Possesses professional written and verbal communication skills. Solid understanding of statistical process control and world class manufacturing techniques. Knowledge of rubber processing: mixing, curing, extrusion and foaming. Proven ability to lead effective teams and manage others. Computer skills in Excel, Word and Powerpoint required. Understanding of Lean and CI Concepts. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Armacell in the US Posting Dates March 11, 2026 - March 25, 2026. The expected compensation range for this role is $110,000.00 -$130,000.00. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience, and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Armacell does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. In order to provide the best experience for all stakeholders, we limit the number of agencies and recruiting vendors we partner with. If you would like to be considered for a particular search or added to our approved agency list, please complete and submit this form: More About Us Armacell's products significantly contribute to global energy efficiency making a difference around the world every day. With more than 3,300 employees and 25 production plants in 19 countries, the company operates two main businesses, Advanced Insulation and Engineered Foams, and generated net sales of EUR 836 million and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 155 million in 2023. Armacell focuses on insulation materials for technical equipment, high-performance foams for high-tech and lightweight applications and next generation aerogel blanket technology. For more information, please visit: We look forward to receiving your application. 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Created: 2026-03-13