Lean Production Leader - Solar Manufacturing

Unirac, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Unirac, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead manufacturing, maintenance, and inventory across all shifts, driving safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery while building a strong team and improving processes.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Logistics to meet production goals. A Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Operations (or equivalent), 5+ years in manufacturing ops including 3+ in leadership, and Lean/ERP experience (Epicor)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing operations experience, including 3+ years of team management experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and production planning.
• Familiarity with Epicor or a similar ERP system.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production, maintenance, and inventory operations across all shifts to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Develop production schedules based on capacity, staffing, and material availability.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and process optimization to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Identify production challenges and implement timely solutions.
• Ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and production associates.
• Manage staffing plans, workforce capacity, and employee training to meet business needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Supply Chain, Shipping, and Logistics to maintain production flow and meet delivery deadlines.
• Track production metrics, analyze performance, and report on progress and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and customers to support operational goals and on-time delivery.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Unirac, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead manufacturing, maintenance, and inventory across all shifts, driving safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery while building a strong team and improving processes.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Logistics to meet production goals. A Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Operations (or equivalent), 5+ years in manufacturing ops including 3+ in leadership, and Lean/ERP experience (Epicor)