Manufacturing Operations Leader

QP Manufacturing; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QP Manufacturing is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will supervise production staff, coordinate workflow, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement to maximize productivity.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, manage staffing and scheduling, and ensure adherence to lean practices and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing or production experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage production operations.
• Knowledge of production planning, quality control, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production activities.
• Ensure production schedules and customer delivery deadlines are met.
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and resources to meet production requirements.
• Monitor production output and adjust priorities to address changing demands.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, delays, and operational issues.
• Supervise, train, and develop team leaders and production employees.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support employee development.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and a culture of accountability.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and effective employee scheduling.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintain a safe and organized production environment.
• Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate safety training and follow established practices.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain compliance with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor material usage, overtime, scrap, and overall production expenses.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor production performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce operating costs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning activities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and availability.
• Minimize unplanned downtime through preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
• Ensure equipment is operated and maintained according to established procedures.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and increased capacity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or other applicable methodologies.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, recurring problems, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and communicate regular reports on production performance, quality, safety, and costs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer Service.
• Participate in operational meetings and support the company's strategic objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

QP Manufacturing is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will supervise production staff, coordinate workflow, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement to maximize productivity.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, manage staffing and scheduling, and ensure adherence to lean practices and ERP/MRP systems.