Production Manager

Massillon, OH, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD 30,632.00 per year
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Job Details

Skills

  • Assembly
  • Real-time
  • Coaching
  • Training
  • SAFE
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Inspection
  • KPI
  • Quality Management
  • Scheduling
  • Lean Methodology
  • Visual Control
  • Collaboration
  • Reporting
  • Leadership
  • Machining
  • Manufacturing
  • Accountability
  • ISO 9000
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Material Requirements Planning
  • Production Scheduling

Summary

Production Manager

Production Floor Manager - Machining Operations

Job Title: Production Manager

Job status: Full-time employee, Exempt Salary

Department: Operations

Reports to: Operations Manager

Summary/Objective

We are seeking a Production Floor Manager with strong machining experience to lead daily operations in a high-mix, high-volume machining environment. This role is highly hands-on and focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership. The ideal candidate is a visible floor leader who understands machining processes, drives accountability, and improves performance through data, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Execution
  • Lead daily machining operations across assigned production areas, which may include:
    • Primary Operations - ACME\'s, Swiss, CNC, Schutte, Hydro mats, and Grinding or;
    • Secondary Operations - CNC, Brother, Broaches, Drill, Mills, Deburr, and Assembly
  • Ensure production targets for safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency are met.
  • Balance labor, machines, and priorities in a dynamic, high mix / high-volume environment.
  • Identify constraints and adjust schedules and resources in real time.
  • Escalate risks early and drive corrective actions to prevent missed deliveries.

People Leadership
  • Directly lead supervisors, leads, and hourly associates.
  • Set clear expectations, reinforce standard work, and hold teams accountable.
  • Conduct regular floor walks, coaching, and performance feedback.
  • Support training, cross-training, and skill development for machinists and operators.
  • Build a culture of engagement, ownership, and accountability.

Quality & Safety
  • Enforce safety standards, housekeeping, and safe work practices.
  • Ensure compliance with quality systems, inspection plans, and control plans.
  • Lead root cause analysis for safety incidents, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
  • Drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce repeat issues.

Continuous Improvement
  • Use production data and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Lead structured problem-solving (RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).
  • Improve throughput, changeover time, scrap, and labor efficiency.
  • Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Scheduling to improve processes.
  • Support lean initiatives, standard work, and visual management.

Communication & Coordination
  • Communicate daily priorities and expectations to the floor.
  • Participate in production meetings and report performance vs. plan.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve material, tooling, or capacity issues.
  • Ensure accurate reporting and follow-through on action items.


Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a machining environment.
  • 3+ years of production or floor leadership experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and setups.
  • Experience in high-mix / high-volume or fast-paced manufacturing.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and hold accountability on the shop floor.
  • Comfortable using production metrics and data to drive decisions.
  • Knowledge of ISO and TS standards and systems
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
  • Ability to coach and counsel employees
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Microsoft Office


Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate or bachelor\'s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.
  • Experience leading through change or operational improvement initiatives.


Compensation details: 65000-95000 Hourly Wage

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