Lean Manufacturing Production Manager

Kenda Tires; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

Job summary

Martin Wheel is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing process, schedule development, budgeting, safety and quality control, and staff supervision within a dynamic wheels manufacturing environment.

The role requires an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), 5+ years of manufacturing management experience, and Lean/Six Sigma or OSHA certification. You will drive efficiency, manage raw materials logistics, and coordinate with maintenance to keep production on track.

Qualifications

• Lead, motivate, and manage a production team effectively.
• Excellent communication with staff, clients, and departments.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage complex production activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial engineering.
• Meet deadlines with excellent time management.
• Prioritize tasks and delegate as needed.
• Lean/Six Sigma or OSHA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet deadlines and client specs.
• Oversee budgets, control costs, and reduce waste to improve profitability.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and safety regulations.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials to optimize flow.
• Supervise and support production staff for peak efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Coach supervisors and address concerns consistently and fairly.
• Address delays and issues during production.
• Attend pre-shift safety/quality/productivity meetings.
• Implement Lean and 6S improvements for efficiency and organization.
• Use performance data to guide corrective actions and improvements.
• Monitor equipment and report failures to Maintenance.
• Ensure PPE and safety awareness; reduce injuries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Production planning

Time management

Team supervision

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Industrial engineering

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Martin Wheel is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing process, schedule development, budgeting, safety and quality control, and staff supervision within a dynamic wheels manufacturing environment.

The role requires an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), 5+ years of manufacturing management experience, and Lean/Six Sigma or OSHA certification. You will drive efficiency, manage raw materials logistics, and coordinate with maintenance to keep production on track.