Mid Level Production Manager Jobs
Mid level production manager jobs go to professionals ready to own production workflows end to end, mentor junior coordinators, and make operational calls without constant oversight. Openings run across Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Chemicals & Materials, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Jobot, Spirit AeroSystems, and Greif hiring at this level now.
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Job Highlights
- Lead day-to-day production activities to meet safety, quality, production, compliance, and schedule targets.
- Monitor and adjust processes, troubleshoot issues, and use production data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and support root cause investigations.
- Coordinate resources and priorities and serve as a key liaison between Production, Maintenance, QC, Logistics, and other support functions.
- Supervise and develop Shift Supervisor(s) and approximately 20 hourly production employees through training, coaching, performance management, and reinforcement of company policies and procedures.
- Support departmental operations through production and quality tracking, spending oversight, maintenance coordination, technical support, process changes, audits/PHAs/RCAs, and other operational activities.
Experience / Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or additional technical training preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment as well as supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach employees, address performance issues, and hold team members accountable.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand production processes, analyze data, and identify process trends and improvement opportunities.
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety practices.
- Proficiency with computer-based production systems, Microsoft Office, and SAP; ability to maintain accurate production, quality, and operational records.
- Willing and able to work hands-on in a production environment, including operating machinery such as forklifts and boilers, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing tasks requiring fine motor skills as needed.
Location: Little Rock
Employee Type: Regular
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Be part of it!
What we offer
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
Job Highlights
- Lead day-to-day production activities to meet safety, quality, production, compliance, and schedule targets.
- Monitor and adjust processes, troubleshoot issues, and use production data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and support root cause investigations.
- Coordinate resources and priorities and serve as a key liaison between Production, Maintenance, QC, Logistics, and other support functions.
- Supervise and develop Shift Supervisor(s) and approximately 20 hourly production employees through training, coaching, performance management, and reinforcement of company policies and procedures.
- Support departmental operations through production and quality tracking, spending oversight, maintenance coordination, technical support, process changes, audits/PHAs/RCAs, and other operational activities.
Experience / Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or additional technical training preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment as well as supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach employees, address performance issues, and hold team members accountable.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand production processes, analyze data, and identify process trends and improvement opportunities.
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety practices.
- Proficiency with computer-based production systems, Microsoft Office, and SAP; ability to maintain accurate production, quality, and operational records.
- Willing and able to work hands-on in a production environment, including operating machinery such as forklifts and boilers, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing tasks requiring fine motor skills as needed.
Location: Little Rock
Employee Type: Regular
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Be part of it!
What we offer
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
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Mid Level Production Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level production manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led production schedules, managed vendors or budgets, and resolved problems independently. Tailor your resume to show scope and accountability rather than task lists. Employers at this level want evidence that you can run a production cycle with minimal supervision, so make that case concretely in every application.
Which companies hire mid level production managers?
Companies hiring mid level production managers right now include Jobot, Spirit AeroSystems, and Greif, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad range of employers, including mid-size manufacturers, media and content studios, and large consumer goods companies that need experienced managers who can operate independently.
Are there remote mid level production manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry. About 2% of mid level production manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in media, marketing production, and technology sectors where physical presence is not always required for every stage of the production cycle.
How do I move up to a mid level production manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership over time. Focus on leading smaller production projects from start to finish, learning to manage budgets and timelines without close supervision, and developing a specialty in your sector. Employers promoting or hiring at the mid level look for measurable impact, not just tenure, so document outcomes and scope at every stage.
Which industries hire the most mid level production managers?
Mid Level production manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the mid level because they run complex, repeatable production cycles that require experienced managers who can maintain quality and throughput without senior-level oversight on every decision.