Production Manager

Job Description A client of Insight Global is seeking a Production Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations for the legacy rooftop air conditioner division in Longview. This role oversees roughly 400 employees and two Assistant Production Managers, driving throughput, safety, quality, and overall operational performance. The Production Manager is a hands‑on leader with a strong floor presence, partnering closely with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to meet production goals. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally within HVAC but open to seeing other complex, high‑volume industrial environments
• Strong leadership experience managing large teams in a plant setting (client confirming how many of the 10 years must be leadership-specific)
• Hands‑on operations leadership with comfort being on the production floor daily
• Lean Manufacturing expertise required (six sigma, black belt)
• Experience driving throughput, labor efficiency, and production KPIs
• Ability to lead and develop frontline supervisors and hourly teams
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify bottlenecks, operational gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Experience managing safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills across operations, engineering, and plant leadership
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred (company offers tuition reimbursement)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑change environment with evolving priorities
• Experience in environments requiring psychological safety, servant leadership, and employee empowerment
• Lean trainings preferred