Production Manager Hiring Basis: Direct hire Location: St Louis Park, MN 55426 Salary: 85-100k/Yearly Benefits: Company sponsored health insurance plan, Retirement savings plan with company match, Generous paid time off and holidays, Exposure to advanced automation and robotic technologies, Opportunities for professional growth and technical development, collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. JOB OVERVIEW Lotus Technical has a contract opportunity for a Production Manager for our client, a manufacturing company located in St Louis Park, MN. Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder. Must be local to the MN area. Sorry, no relocations. The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, fabrication, mechanical and electrical assembly, equipment integration, and testing. This role ensures manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to established quality standards while meeting customer commitments and business objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE Oversee all manufacturing activities from work order release through fabrication, assembly, testing, and final completion. Develop and manage production schedules, establish priorities, allocate resources, monitor progress, and proactively address delays or capacity constraints. Lead and develop production personnel, establish performance expectations, and maintain accountability for productivity, quality, and safety. Coordinate with Materials Management/ Purchasing, Engineering, Sales, and Service to ensure materials, drawings, labor, and equipment are available to meet production requirements. Ensure equipment is built according to engineering specifications and customer requirements, and that testing, troubleshooting, and corrective actions are completed. Identify and implement improvements to workflow, labor efficiency, manufacturing lead times, quality, and cost control. Monitor production performance, communicate delivery risks to management, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment. Learn and utilize Business Central ERP/MRP system, ensure routings are correct and enter part numbers, BOM’s and other information as needed to fulfil sales orders. REQUIREMENTS Five or more years of manufacturing experience, preferably in OEM machinery, industrial automation, or custom equipment manufacturing, with prior leadership or supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules, labor resources, and multiple manufacturing functions. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience with ERP systems, production reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred. Technical education or equivalent practical experience preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position operates primarily in an office and manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production, receiving, inventory storage, and shipping areas. Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds. Use arms, hands, legs, and feet to bend, stretch, lift, grasp, climb, sit, and stand with or without corrective devices. Occasionally require walking through production areas, and adherence to applicable workplace safety requirements.