Production Manager

Description

Alloy Engineering is a 100% employee-owned company located in Berea and is a recognized leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance alloy equipment for demanding industrial environments. Our culture emphasizes innovation, safety, and continuous improvement, supported by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a commitment to developing future leaders.

We are hiring a Production Manager to oversee all plant operations, ensuring efficient production of custom alloy fabrications and components. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in metal fabrication, continuous improvement, and a strategic mindset. The Production Manager is expected to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and a “figure it out” mentality while fostering a culture of accountability and growth to mentor future leaders in the AECo organization.

This position offers upward mobility, ideally preparing the individual for a future General Manager or equivalent role.

• Direct and coordinate all manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Optimize workflow across prep forming, welding, and assembly operations.

• Supervise and mentor a team of 20–30 skilled tradespeople, including forming operators and welders.
• Implement or support structured leadership training programs for operators, team leads, and supervisors.
• Build a culture of continuous learning and professional development, preparing high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
• Manage daily maintenance and preventive maintenance planning for critical equipment.

• Contribute to long-term operational strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Use data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement – use existing tools and develop better tools.
• Exhibit adaptability and resourcefulness in solving complex operational challenges.

• Drive yearly continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, new processes and equipment, and reduce waste and rework.
• Champion innovation and process optimization.

• Enforce rigorous safety standards and maintain compliance with OSHA and internal policies.

• Partner with engineering, purchasing, maintenance, sales, and project management teams to meet technical requirements and delivery timelines.
• Support Inventory management and aid in periodic counts.

• Manage kitting operations for raw materials and finished goods.
• Monitor operational budgets, focusing on cost control and profitability.
• Analyze project performance in real-time and generate improvement or recovery actions to get them back on track.
• Upon completion of projects, perform analysis of performance and create actions around future continuous improvement activities.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years in manufacturing management, preferably in metal fabrication or precision machining.
• Strong understanding of forming and welding processes and high-temperature alloy applications.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build cohesive teams and drive change.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and critically.

Frequent interaction on the shop floor with forming and welding personnel. Ability to inspect equipment and address operational challenges as needed.

• Do Right Always!
• Customer Centric Teamwork.
• Get it Done, Well & Timely.
• Drama Free Work Environment.
• Be Smart, Grow & Learn, Stay Smart

• Employee Ownership: ESOP participation.
• Leadership Path:
  Clear upward mobility toward General Manager or equivalent role.
• Award-Winning Culture:
  North Coast 99 recipient 3 years running.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, profit sharing plan.
• Professional Growth:
  Leadership development and advancement opportunities.

Alloy Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disability/Vet) committed to building a diverse and high-performing team. We are proud to be a Fair Chance employer
—we hire based on skill, character, and a genuine desire to grow with us. Please note that a background and drug screen is required as part of our hiring process.