Hands-On Production Leader

Sensical Inc.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 7%

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability (STD) insurance

Corporate events and team-building

Referral program

Job summary

Sensical Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and act as second-in-command to the CM Manager. You will guide supervisors, make operational decisions, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while on the production floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement with a focus on staffing, training, and resolving production challenges on the line.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading production teams and supporting supervisors or team leads.
• Ability to lead by example on the production floor.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication across all levels of an organization.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands.

Responsibilities

• Support the CM Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations and provide leadership coverage when unavailable.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, providing hands-on leadership and operational support.
• Directly assist with production activities when business needs require it.
• Establish daily priorities and communicate clear expectations to supervisors and team leads.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for operational issues, helping resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Monitor production performance, workflow, work in process (WIP), staffing levels, and employee qualifications.
• Support production changeovers, troubleshoot operational challenges, and help minimize disruptions.
• Make proactive staffing and scheduling decisions to reduce unplanned overtime and urgent production expedites.
• Coach supervisors and team leads on employee performance, attendance, conduct, and accountability.
• Support the consistent enforcement of safety, quality, productivity, and workplace standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen production processes.
• Train and develop supervisors and team leads while supporting the onboarding and training of production associates.
• Conduct routine performance reviews with supervisors and team leads.
• Make day-to-day operational decisions independently and elevate significant issues appropriately.

Skills

Leadership

Floor presence

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Safety & quality

Continuous improvement

Scheduling

Staffing

Team development

Job description

Sensical Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and act as second-in-command to the CM Manager. You will guide supervisors, make operational decisions, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while on the production floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement with a focus on staffing, training, and resolving production challenges on the line.