Plant Production Leader: Safety, Delivery & Reliability

ADP, Inc.; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Fairfield, OH is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing execution and site maintenance, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient, and on-time operations.

You will translate the production plan into daily priorities and develop leader capability across shifts. The role requires five+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office; you will oversee four team leads and a production coordinator while managing the budget

Qualifications

• Five or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Three or more years of leadership experience with direct responsibility for people and results.
• Experience managing safety, quality, production schedules, labor, and operating metrics.
• Working knowledge of MRP or ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong floor leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations in accordance with safety, quality, PSM, RMP, and environmental requirements.
• Own daily manufacturing execution across shifts; set priorities and hold teams accountable.
• Translate the production schedule into staffing, equipment, material, and maintenance plans.
• Lead four Manufacturing Team Leads and Production Coordinator; set expectations and standard work.
• Maintain visible performance management for safety, quality, delivery, yield, and equipment reliability.
• Monitor schedule attainment and customer commitments; escalate risks and drive recovery plans.
• Manage staffing, overtime, training, qualification, attendance, and succession planning.
• Coach leaders through floor presence, handoffs, tier meetings, and performance reviews.
• Ensure production records, deviations, and required documentation are accurate and timely.
• Lead or support investigations; ensure corrective actions prevent recurrence.
• Identify bottlenecks and capacity gaps; drive improvements in flow, cycle time, changeovers, and yield.
• Partner with Quality, EHS, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain to resolve constraints.
• Own the operating budget; control labor, maintenance, contractor, and operating expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Fairfield, OH is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing execution and site maintenance, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient, and on-time operations.

You will translate the production plan into daily priorities and develop leader capability across shifts. The role requires five+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office; you will oversee four team leads and a production coordinator while managing the budget