Production Manager

Boyd Gaming

. Oversee all manufacturing operations, including safety, quality, continuous improvement, staffing, and material movement and replenishment .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, conduct Kaizen events, and optimize processes to enhance efficiency and meet KPIs.

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LeadershipContinuous ImprovementKaizen EventsData-Driven Decision MakingManufacturing Operations Management

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Hard Skills

Lean ManufacturingProblem SolvingProcess OptimizationMaterial EfficiencyKPI ManagementStandard Operating ProceduresData AnalysisManufacturing ExperienceMaterial Handling TechniquesCost Reduction

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelPowerPointWordOutlook

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsSafety CultureQuality AssuranceTeam DevelopmentProgressive Management Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all manufacturing operations, including safety, quality, continuous improvement, staffing, and material movement and replenishment
Lead a safety culture through awareness, training, and hazard elimination
Promote continuous improvement using data to prioritize activities improving quality, throughput, and manufacturability
Conduct Kaizen events
Optimize product costs through labor, process, and material efficiency improvements
Ensure the team meets or exceeds KPIs
Identify, develop, and mentor team members for increasing responsibility and effectiveness
Promote consistency in job performance across all shifts
Coordinate with engineering, scheduling, customer service, warehouse, maintenance, and other support teams to optimize production and shipping
Ensure team members are properly trained and follow Standard Operating Procedures
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Business, Engineering, or Lean Manufacturing is required
True passion for leadership and continuous improvement
Proven background leading kaizen events and continuous improvement
Progressive experience in management roles
Previous problem-solving experience in a manufacturing environment
Data-driven approach to directing solutions and activities
Ability to effectively deal with all levels of the organization, customers, and vendors
Proficient with MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and PC use
Previous experience as a tier one supplier preferred
Strong attention to detail with focus on quality preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred
Good analytical and decision-making skills preferred
Strong organization and time management skills preferred
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, prioritize, and multitask preferred
Ability to work under time constraints with changing priorities under minimal supervision preferred
Must be able to follow directions and work in a team environment
Knowledge of common material-handling techniques preferred
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, with or without accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
Inclusive work environment
Reasonable accommodation for physical requirements