Production Manager

Unified Talent Group is supporting the search for a Production Manager in the Dayton OH area, to lead daily manufacturing operations within a growing industrial organization. This role is responsible for overseeing production performance, driving operational excellence, and building strong, high-performing teams across the facility.

In this role, you will be partnered with frontline leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals are consistently achieved while supporting continuous improvement and long-term operational success.

• Lead manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and production targets are met
• Supervise, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and production team members
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and uptime
• Manage staffing, production schedules, materials flow, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and production alignment
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and optimize performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes and systems
• Monitor key performance indicators and support corrective action plans when needed
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a strong safety culture

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and workflow management
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with production tracking systems or ERP tools

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership or production management
• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to manage performance, accountability, and team development
• Experience in multi-shift manufacturing operations preferred

• Opportunity to lead plant-level operations and directly impact performance outcomes
• High visibility role with influence across production and leadership teams
• Opportunity to build, develop, and lead strong manufacturing teams
• Collaborative and growth-oriented leadership environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package