Heat Treat Production Lead — Operations & Improvement

Parker Trutec, Inc.; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Trutec, Inc. is seeking a Heat Treat Production Manager to lead the production team and own projects from initiation to completion.

You will supervise Production Team Leaders, Associates, Coordinators, and Operators, driving performance, safety, and on-time delivery. The role requires 2–3 years in heat treat production with supervisory experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a track record of dependability.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in heat treat production operation, including supervisory role.
• Basic understanding of thermal processing equipment, material characteristics, and metallurgical principles.
• Must have good analytical skills; good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a record of dependability and good attendance.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Adhere to company policies, practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling, supervising, and directing all activities of production; ensuring safety, quality, and on time delivery.
• Promote and ensure that all 5S activities are completed for the assigned area.
• Implement, measure, and perform all necessary training for all Production Associates and Team Leaders to foster their career development.
• Coordinate with outside vendors as well as management of any improvement projects.
• Understand, follow, and organize full-time and contract labor to meet the needs of the customer as dictated by Production Control Chart.
• Enforce all company policies fairly and consistently, while motivating others.
• Participate in meetings as directed by the Plant Manager (Customer Status, Continuous Improvement, etc.).
• Routinely communicate Production activities to Management and to the plant team.
• Lead improvement projects.
• Control of production fixtures and production equipment. (inventory, ordering of new fixtures)
• Work in coordination with the Production Control Department for both existing/new customers and production requirements.
• Work closely with all Plant Departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Help identify bottlenecks in the production process.
• Follow up on maintenance items in the department.
• Work with Human Resources, to hire new associates, Coach & council associates, complete payroll, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Sr. Production Manager or as position changes.
• Control the budget for labor, overtime, temporary labor, temporary overtime, supplies, and chemicals.
• Establish the budget for each line assigned for labor, supplies, chemicals, etc.
• Promote, manage, and maintain the 5S for each line in your department.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Scheduling

5S

Training

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Process improvement

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Parker Trutec, Inc. is seeking a Heat Treat Production Manager to lead the production team and own projects from initiation to completion.

You will supervise Production Team Leaders, Associates, Coordinators, and Operators, driving performance, safety, and on-time delivery. The role requires 2–3 years in heat treat production with supervisory experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a track record of dependability.