Production Manager

The Production Manager position offers a dynamic leadership opportunity within an industry-leading metal fabrication and manufacturing company. This full-time role is based in Union, OH and is integral to the continued growth and operational excellence of a state-of-the-art, expansive manufacturing facility. As a Production Manager, you will help shape the future of the facility by building high-performing teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, and collaborating closely with executive leadership.

The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience in metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing, a proven track record in production leadership, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

The Union, OH area is recognized for its vibrant industrial sector, offering a supportive environment for manufacturing professionals to thrive and grow. Working in this location provides access to a robust network of skilled professionals and resources, making it an ideal setting for a Production Manager seeking new challenges and career advancement opportunities.

The Production Manager plays a central role in driving operational excellence and team performance in a modern manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for leading production supervisors and floor staff, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and cost-efficiency. By collaborating with plant management and cross-functional teams, the Production Manager will foster a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to the ongoing success of the organization.

• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, foremen, and floor staff, ensuring effective coaching, performance management, and personnel decisions.
• Oversee daily production operations, balancing safety, quality, productivity, cost controls, and team morale to achieve organizational goals.
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics such as work center utilization, scrap rates, and direct labor efficiency to identify bottlenecks and improve workflow.
• Plan, schedule, and direct daily production activities to meet or exceed customer delivery targets, maintaining a minimum 95% on-time delivery rate.
• Champion strict compliance with quality specifications and ISO standards, guiding teams to uphold the highest quality benchmarks.
• Promote and enforce a proactive safety culture by ensuring adherence to safety protocols and implementing continuous workplace safety improvements.
• Collaborate with internal training teams, participate in daily production meetings, and present regular performance progress reports to plant executives.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement planning options and other financial benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a rapidly growing organization.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop floor supervisors, oversee workforce scheduling, and foster team development.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with visual management controls and production metric tracking.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and excellent coordination, organizational, and scheduling skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to support off-shift or weekend operations as needed, with occasional travel as required.