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title: Production Manager, Exits Division at ASSA ABLOY
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| **Company** | [ASSA ABLOY](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/assa-abloy?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | New Haven, CT |
| **Salary** | $108K/yr - $130K/yr |
| **Posted** | Nov 14, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** ASSA ABLOY sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 24 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for ASSA ABLOY.

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## Description

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Sargent Manufacturing is a market leader in commercial door hardware. The company's customer base includes commercial construction, institutional and industrial markets. Included in our product offerings are windstorm certified locks, hardwired and wireless access control devices, designer levers and antimicrobial hardware coating.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven **Production Manager** to lead manufacturing operations within our Exits Division. In this role, you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of production activities while driving a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader with a proven ability to lead Kaizen events, resolve complex production challenges, improve operational performance, and consistently deliver products on time to meet customer expectations.

This position is based on site in **New Haven, CT** and reports directly to the **Profit Center Manager, Exits.**

**What you will be doing** 

- Lead all production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
- Manage production scheduling and execution, ensuring customer commitments are met through consistent on-time delivery performance.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives by leading Kaizen events, implementing Lean manufacturing principles, and driving sustainable process improvements.
- Serve as the operational and technical leader for Exits manufacturing processes, providing expertise in process control, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
- Drive production issues to timely resolution through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
- Optimize equipment effectiveness, manufacturing workflows, and process documentation to improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Provide leadership and operational oversight for powder coating and polishing operations, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators including productivity, scrap, rework, throughput, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery.
- Develop, coach, and mentor production employees to strengthen team performance, accountability, and engagement.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures that improve operational reliability and customer satisfaction.

**What we are looking for**

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
- Proven success driving production issues to resolution through structured problem-solving methodologies, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Strong understanding of quality systems, process control, and operational performance metrics.
- Experience managing production schedules and achieving on-time delivery targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while balancing competing priorities and business objectives.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

**What we offer**

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so that you can enjoy a lifelong career with us.

- Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.
- Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
- Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more

**What we offer**

This position will be performed onsite Monday through Friday at our New Haven, CT office.

The annual salary for this role is $108,000-130,000.

The final pay rate offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role. Benefits and additional compensation offered for this position are

- Annual Bonus
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
- 13 paid holidays
- Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility
- Supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Employee discounts

All benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

**We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!**

**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group**

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
## Skills

- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Plant Operations
- Total Quality Control
- Performance Measurement
- Problem Solving
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Customer Satisfaction
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Collaboration
- Powder Coating
- Manufacturing Process Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Lean Manufacturing
- Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa)
- Leadership
- Process Documentation
- Operational Excellence
- Communication
- Process Control
- Regulatory Compliance
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans

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