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Manufacturing Production Manager Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Six months to a year of experience in production/manufacturing environment including managing ... personnel * Strong problem solver * Strong mathematical and reasoning skills * People Management ...

The Production Manager owns and leads the day-to-day operating through the Daily Directional ... Working knowledge of manufacturing principles and how they affect the overall success of the ...

The Production Manager owns and leads the day-to-day operating through the Daily Directional ... Working knowledge of manufacturing principles and how they affect the overall success of the ...

Specific Responsibilities - General Manufacturing * Manage a team of 45-60 associates to ensure Safety, Quality and Productivity goals are met * Conduct pre-shift meetings with incoming team to ...

Specific Responsibilities - General Manufacturing * Manage a team of 45-60 associates to ensure Safety, Quality and Productivity goals are met * Conduct pre-shift meetings with incoming team to ...

Specific Responsibilities - General Manufacturing * Manage a team of 45-60 associates to ensure Safety, Quality and Productivity goals are met * Conduct pre-shift meetings with incoming team to ...

Specific Responsibilities - General Manufacturing * Manage a team of 45-60 associates to ensure Safety, Quality and Productivity goals are met * Conduct pre-shift meetings with incoming team to ...

Job Summary The Production Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of a plant's manufacturing operations or multiple department operations consistent with cost, profit and ...

Job Summary The Production Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of a plant's manufacturing operations or multiple department operations consistent with cost, profit and ...

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How much do manufacturing production manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for manufacturing production manager in Utah is $67,823.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,600.00 and $78,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Manufacturing Production Manager do?

A Manufacturing Production Manager oversees the daily operations of a manufacturing facility, ensuring production processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. They coordinate activities such as planning production schedules, managing staff, implementing quality control measures, and maintaining equipment. Their goal is to meet production targets while minimizing costs and adhering to quality standards. Production Managers also focus on continuous improvement, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manufacturing Production Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manufacturing Production Manager, you need expertise in production planning, process optimization, and quality assurance, typically backed by a degree in engineering, business, or a related field. Familiarity with manufacturing software such as ERP systems, lean manufacturing tools, and safety regulations is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive team performance and navigate operational challenges. These abilities ensure efficient production, cost control, and consistent product quality in a competitive manufacturing environment.

What Does a Manufacturing Production Manager Do?

As a manufacturing production manager, you ensure production and manufacture processes are efficient and on schedule. Your responsibilities include creating a production schedule, overseeing operations, determining the required human resources, working to set and manage product quality standards, and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and safety and health standards. Other duties include making sure employees are following all workplace protocols, enforcing quality control objectives, reviewing and monitoring staff performance, correcting problems that arise regarding quality control and production, implementing changes to enhance the production process, and determining the required material resources.

What is the difference between Manufacturing Production Manager vs Manufacturing Supervisor?

AspectManufacturing Production ManagerManufacturing Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees production processes, manages teams, plans production schedules, and ensures quality standards.Directly supervises production line workers, monitors daily operations, and enforces safety and quality protocols.
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field; experience in production management.High school diploma or equivalent; experience in manufacturing or production roles.
Work EnvironmentOffice and manufacturing floor, overseeing multiple teams and processes.Primarily on the manufacturing floor, supervising workers directly.
Common Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing plants to describe higher-level management roles.Used for frontline leadership roles in production lines.

The Manufacturing Production Manager focuses on strategic planning, coordination, and overseeing entire production operations, while the Manufacturing Supervisor manages daily activities and supervises workers directly. Both roles are essential in manufacturing settings but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by Manufacturing Production Managers, and how can they be addressed?

Manufacturing Production Managers often encounter challenges such as meeting tight production deadlines, managing inventory effectively, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. Balancing productivity with workplace safety and adapting to equipment breakdowns or supply chain disruptions are also frequent concerns. These challenges can be addressed by fostering clear communication across teams, implementing lean manufacturing principles, investing in employee training, and utilizing data-driven decision-making to anticipate and resolve issues proactively. Building strong relationships with both production staff and upper management is key to navigating these complexities successfully.
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Infographic showing various Manufacturing Production Manager job openings in Utah as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,823 per year, or $32.6 per hour.
Manufacturing Production Operator

Manufacturing Production Operator

Bedgear

Salt Lake City, UT โ€ข On-site

$15.37 - $35.50/hr

Other

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Job Openings >> Manufacturing Production Operator
Manufacturing Production Operator
Summary
Title: Manufacturing Production Operator ID: 100446 Department: Operations Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Production Operator

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Production Manager

Hours Available: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm MST (30-minute lunch break)

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

EEO1 Classification: Operatives

Physical Address: 5445 W Harold Gatty Drive, Suite B, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Salary Range: $15.37 - $35.50 per hour (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Grade: 1

Why Work @ BEDGEAR?

If you're looking for a career and not just a job, BEDGEAR provides a work environment that accelerates growth for all its team members. Keeping up with the everyday challenges of a fast-growing consumer goods company demands a team of all-in players, who are focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and have a growth-mindset. If you want to elevate yourself personally and professionally, surrounding yourself with others that share the same values, beliefs, and behaviors will provide the support and extra push to reach new heights and smash new goals. At BEDGEAR you can expect to find successful teammates who exemplify our core values of being:
HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN


About BEDGEAR PERFORMANCE

Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR is the brand of Performance that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR's sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything!
Learn more at bedgear.com.

Summary: Production Operators may be responsible for performing one or all the essential functions in the pillow and/or mattress assembly process in a given day to accommodate operational needs. Employees may be required to be cross trained in any number of the functions below. All functions require that the employee maintains an up-to-date knowledge of all current products and materials.

Essential Functions (includes but not limited to):

  • Beater/Bagger - Smooths out the fill within the pillows. Requires constant standing. Inserts a half core and zips pillow closed. Ensures quality standard before packaging pillow into a bag or box.
  • Retail Box Maker - Cleans and erects retail cartons for the finished goods. This position requires constant standing while keeping up with the production line by always keeping the conveyor full of empty, erected retail cartons.
  • Retail Box Closer - Closes retail cartons on a conveyor and packs products into master cartons.
  • Master Carton Maker/Stacker - This position must verify the shipping labels with the work order before labeling master cartons. Once master cartons are labeled, they will be erected and taped on the bottom side of the carton. Once a master carton is filled, the carton will be taped shut, stacked, and then moved into a separate location by using a hand truck. This position requires constant bending and lifting of up to 50 lbs.
  • Pillow Line Prep - This area is normally staffed with a minimum of three people. VZB bags must be "cleaned" by taking tissue paper out from in between the bags. Paper inserts are inserted into bags based on the work order and part number of the inserts. Pillow shells are also "cleaned" and stamped with a work order number. This position requires you to be on your feet throughout most of the shift.
  • Sewer - Utilizes a single needle industrial machine to stitch closed pillows, ensuring they are meeting speed, accuracy, and quality requirements.
  • Machine Operator - Safely operates pillow and/or mattress machines and is responsible for basic daily preventative maintenance of assigned machines.
  • Mattress Assembler - Orients foam, joins foam components with adhesive glue, apply FR socks and sew shut, apply mattress cover, feed finished mattress in to mattress compress/roll machine, remove rolled mattress, box and palletize finished product.

This job description is intended as a general guideline and should not be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The Production Operator may be required to perform additional duties, as well as be tasked with special projects as needed.

MUST HAVE:

Ability to prioritize effectively and operate efficiently; use sound judgment to make rational decisions; ability to recognize opportunities and evoke change where applicable; must be objective v. subjective; strong follow up skills; intrapersonal skills; excellent communication skills; attention to detail and process orientation; problem solving skills; must have thorough understanding of company's confidentiality agreement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify.
  • Must be willing to work mandatory overtime when needed.
  • Must be willing and able to submit to pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • Must be able to pass all safety training tests.

Education/Experience/License Requirements:

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in operations within a factory environment is preferred.
  • Experience operating a forklift or pallet jack is a plus.
  • At least 2 years of experience operating an industrial sewing machine is preferred.
  • Strong familiarity with sourcing foam, fibers, threads, and boxes is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of quality assurance standards and processes is required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Sensory Requirements: Ability to utilize senses such as touch, hearing, and vision. If required to wear prescription lenses while operating a vehicle, you must also use while operating factory machinery. Keen hearing necessary to hear surroundings while operating machinery.

Language Skills: English proficiency required (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension). Knowledge of an additional language(s) is a plus!

Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic and algebra

Reasoning Ability: Sound judgment, adherence to safety procedures, ability to follow directions, ability to follow chain of command, understanding of when to involve others in decision making.

Work Environment: ย Factory setting, large open area, exposure to heavy machinery and motorized vehicles, exposed to extreme temperatures, loud and fast paced environment, and occasional stressful situations.

Physical Demands:

ACTIVITY

ย ย ย ย ย ย  FREQUENCYย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ACTIVITY

ย ย ย  FREQUENCY

N

Never

O

Occas

F

Freq

C

Const

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 

N

Never

O

Occas

F

Freq

C

Const

Lift/Carry:

10 Lbs. Or less

ย  x

Climb

ย 

x

ย 

11-15 Lbs.

x

Crawl

x

16-20 Lbs.

x ย 

Reach

Above Shoulder

ย  ย 

x

21-40 Lbs.

x ย 

Reach Outward

x

41-50 Lbs.

x

Handling/Fingering

x

50- 100 Lbs.

x

Stand

x

Over 100 Lbs.

x

ย 

Push/Pull:

Walk

x

12 Lbs. Or less

x

Sit

x

13-20 Lbs.

x

26-40 Lbs.

x

Drive:

41-100 Lbs.

x

Automatic

x

Standard

x

Bend

x

Squat/Kneel

x

ย 

Twist/Turn

x

Type/Keyboard

x

ย 

Appropriate work intensity level:ย ย ย ย ย  Sedentaryย ย ย  ย ย Light ย ย ย ย ย Mediumย ย ย ย  ย Heavyย ย ย ย ย  Very Heavy

Key:

N-Never

O-Occasional; 1-33% of time

F-Frequent; 34-66% of time

C-Constant; 67-100% of time

BEDGEAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!

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