Production Manager - Kent, OH - 1st Shift
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead Manufacturing Operations to New Heights - Urgently hiring in Kent!
Job Title:
Production Manager Pay: $80,000–$90,000 per year
Hours:
Full-time schedule; specific hours not provided
Start Date:
ASAP Looking for a rewarding leadership career? Join a leading regional manufacturer and assembler of specialized industrial components as a Production Manager in Kent, Ohio and make an impact every day. As a Production Manager, you'll oversee daily manufacturing operations, optimize workflow, and lead teams toward safe, efficient, high-quality production. You'll work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and HR teams to deliver results that make a difference.
You'll Do
- Develop and manage production schedules to support on-time delivery and efficient machine utilization.
- Supervise, mentor, schedule, and evaluate production teams and shift supervisors.
- Lead safety, quality, and productivity meetings while enforcing PPE and compliance standards.
- Champion Lean and 6S initiatives to reduce waste and improve material flow.
- Manage budgets, labor and material costs, scrap rates, equipment coordination, KPIs, and corrective actions.
- An associate degree in a technical, engineering, or business field, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least five years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or plant operations.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or OSHA certification is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of industrial engineering, equipment maintenance, quality systems, ERP/MRP software, and Microsoft Office.
- Earn a competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000 based on experience.
- Access medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical care insurance.
- Enjoy affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period.
- Benefits offered by the employer once hired permanently.
- Retirement plan: 401k with employer matching.
This position is on-site in Kent and offers a full-time schedule; specific shift hours were not provided.
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