Production Manager

R.W. Screw Products, Inc.; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Holidays

Life/Medical/Dental and Vision

Insurance

401k

Education

Company Provided Uniforms

Job summary

RW Screw is seeking a Production Floor Manager with strong machining experience to lead daily operations at our Massillon, OH facility. The role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, cost control, and people leadership in a high-mix, high-volume environment.

You will manage supervisors and hourly staff, coach teams, and drive continuous improvement through data and standard work. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing, 3+ years in floor leadership, and a proven ability to use

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a machining environment.
• 3+ years of production or floor leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and setups.
• Experience in high-mix / high-volume or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead teams and accountability on the shop floor.
• Comfortable using production metrics and data to drive decisions.
• Knowledge of ISO and TS standards and systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machining operations across assigned production areas to meet safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Balance labor, machines, and priorities in a dynamic, high mix/high-volume environment.
• Identify constraints and adjust schedules and resources in real time.
• Directly lead supervisors, leads, and hourly associates.
• Set clear expectations, reinforce standard work, and hold teams accountable.
• Conduct regular floor walks, coaching, and performance feedback.

Skills

Machining experience

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

RW Screw is not just a place to work, but a place to have a career. The people are what make RW Screw one of the premier precision machining companies in the area. If you are interested in joining a successful team you came to the right place.

Our benefits package includes:

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Life/Medical/Dental and Vision
• Insurance
• 401k
• Education
• Company Provided Uniforms

Current Job Openings

Position:Production Manager

Location: Massillon, OH

Job Id:415

# of Openings:1

Production Floor Manager – Machining Operations

Job Title: Production Manager

Department: Operations

Reports to: Operations Manager

Summary/Objective

We are seeking a Production Floor Manager with strong machining experience to lead daily operations in a high-mix, high-volume machining environment. This role is highly hands-on and focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership. The ideal candidate is a visible floor leader who understands machining processes, drives accountability, and improves performance through data, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Execution

• Lead daily machining operations across assigned production areas, which may include:
  • Primary Operations - ACME’s, Swiss, CNC, Schutte, Hydro mats, and Grinding or;
  • Secondary Operations – CNC, Brother, Broaches, Drill, Mills, Deburr, and Assembly
• Ensure production targets for safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency are met.
• Balance labor, machines, and priorities in a dynamic, high mix / high-volume environment.
• Identify constraints and adjust schedules and resources in real time.
• Escalate risks early and drive corrective actions to prevent missed deliveries.
• Directly lead supervisors, leads, and hourly associates.
• Set clear expectations, reinforce standard work, and hold teams accountable.
• Conduct regular floor walks, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Support training, cross-training, and skill development for machinists and operators.
• Build a culture of engagement, ownership, and accountability.

Quality & Safety

• Enforce safety standards, housekeeping, and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, inspection plans, and control plans.
• Lead root cause analysis for safety incidents, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce repeat issues.
• Use production data and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead structured problem-solving (RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Improve throughput, changeover time, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Scheduling to improve processes.
• Support lean initiatives, standard work, and visual management.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate daily priorities and expectations to the floor.
• Participate in production meetings and report performance vs. plan.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve material, tooling, or capacity issues.
• Ensure accurate reporting and follow-through on action items.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a machining environment.
• 3+ years of production or floor leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and setups.
• Experience in high-mix / high-volume or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead teams and hold accountability on the shop floor.
• Comfortable using production metrics and data to drive decisions.
• Knowledge of ISO and TS standards and systems
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to coach and counsel employees
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.
• Experience leading through change or operational improvement initiatives.

We make Quality Machined Parts, Built to Last.

Head Office

999 Oberlin Avenue S.W.

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