Production Manager

Butler Tech; Fairfield (OH); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Butler Tech is seeking a Production Manager to oversee a production unit, ensuring products are manufactured on schedule and within quality and cost targets. You will lead two production leads, coordinate daily workflows, and drive continuous improvement in productivity.

The role emphasizes staffing alignment, training, and collaboration with engineering and operations to optimize processes, with a focus on safety and cost control.

Competenze

• 5 years experience managing a production manufacturing environment.
• BA/BS in industrial, mechanical or business administration recommended; HS diploma required.
• Knowledge of cabinetry, caseworks, or carpentry is helpful for leading processes.

Mansioni

• Manage two production leads and daily production scheduling.
• Coordinate work to meet daily schedules and shipping targets.
• Remove roadblocks affecting production and shipping goals.
• Estimate times, staffing needs, and costs for management decisions.
• Set capacity levels to match staffing and targets.
• Develop staff through training and cross-training.
• Enforce safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards in area.
• Collaborate with Director of Operations on equipment needs and repairs.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Bilingual: Spanish

Formazione

BA/BS in industrial, mechanical or business administration

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (related discipline)

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

AI productivity tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

The Production Manager will oversee assigned production unit to ensure all products and direct activities are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

JOB TITLE: Production Manager

Job Summary

The Production Manager will oversee assigned production unit to ensure all products and direct activities are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• The Production Manager will manage two production leads to produce to a daily production schedule and shipping schedule. Includes floating employees between groups to meet goals.
• Coordinates work of assigned employee group to ensure production schedules are met daily. Complete “Today’s work Today”.
• Assist Production leads by removing “roadblocks” that are preventing from complete shipping and production targets.
• Estimates production times (alignment with engineering standards), staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Setting the correct Capacity levels for each production area to match the staffing, to the production targets.
• Evaluates, hires, trains, and develops staff as needed based on capacity plan.
• Work with Production leads on cross training of employees to ensure primary and backup positions.
• Responsible for employee corrective action for performance, attendance, and behavior.
• Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consults with Human Resources Department as appropriate.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives related to work-flow, 5S and overall shop efficiency
• Identifies, recommends and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data.
• Willingness to learn about trends in the industry that will help make improvements to production or redesign of products.
• Assists with implementation and maintenance of production standards.
• Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).
• Work with Director of Operation and Maintenance to determine any major equipment needs or repair plans.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Reports any process and equipment problems. Calls the Maintenance Supervisor for assistance with problems.
• Serves as a member of the company safety committee.
• Will include payroll timecard tracking and approvals.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience managing a production manufacturing environment.
• BA/BS in industrial, mechanical or business administration, or technical degree in related discipline recommended. High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of commercial cabinetry, caseworks, or carpentry is will help the candidate lead the team in new processes to achieve goals.
• Bi-lingual is a strong plus (Spanish).
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Comfortable using AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, support problem-solving, and improve workflows, with a willingness to learn and adapt as technology evolves.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using material handling equipment.
• Vision abilities require close vision assessments.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Moderately loud noise levels in plant environment.

REPORTING LINE

• This position reports to the Director of Operations