Production Manager

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

10 paid company holidays

Paid training and advancement

Job summary

TuscoMFG is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to own day-to-day performance on the floor in Gnadenhutten, OH. You will lead a team of Team Leads and production staff to hit specifications, on-time delivery, and labor targets while driving continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Director of Operations & Facilities Management and is an on-site, exempt position with a salary range of $75,000–$85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing through a lead/supervisor layer, not just individual contributors.
• Ability to read engineering prints and work orders travelers.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage all Team Leads and production employees on the floor.
• Run daily huddles and shift handoffs to align priorities.
• Coach, develop, and manage performance in partnership with HR.
• Approve time-off, manage overtime, and balance staffing across areas.

Skills

Production leadership

Coaching

Reading prints

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Team development

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Production Manager# Production ManagerTuscoMFG - Gnadenhutten, OH 44629## OverviewSalary Range$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionProduction ManagerCustom Metal Fabrication | TuscoMFGLocation: Gnadenhutten, OH — serving the New Philadelphia, Dover, and Uhrichsville areaPay: $75,000 – $85,000/year (Exempt, Salaried)Schedule: Full-time, on-siteReports To: Director of Operations & Facilities ManagementTeam: 20–30 direct reports (Team Leads & Production Staff)About the RoleTuscoMFG is a custom metal fabrication job shop in Gnadenhutten, OH, running laser/turret cutting, forming, welding, finishing, and assembly across a high-mix, low-volume production floor. We're looking for a hands-on Production Manager to own day-to-day performance on the floor — hitting spec, on-time delivery, and labor and scrap targets — while leading a team of Team Leads and production staff through daily execution.What You'll DoFloor Leadership* Directly manage all Team Leads and production employees in each process area* Run daily production huddles or shift handoffs to align the team on priorities and open issues* Hold regular one-on-ones with Team Leads and associate staff; coach, develop, and manage performance in partnership with HR* Approve time-off requests, manage overtime, and balance staffing across areas as workload shifts* Build bench strength by identifying and developing future Team Leads and cross-trained operatorsSchedule Execution* Ensure the floor executes against the schedule built by our Production Scheduler, and own schedule adherence across departments* When something falls behind, bring a clear recovery plan — root cause, corrective action, and revised timeline* Work closely with the Scheduler on realistic capacity, planned downtime, and staffing changes that affect what's achievable* Escalate to the Director of Operations & Facilities Management when a schedule risk can't be resolved through normal recovery stepsQuality & Continuous Improvement* Ensure production output meets spec and customer quality requirements across all departments* Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action on recurring quality or schedule issues* Champion continuous improvement on the floor — 5S, standard work, cycle-time reductionSchedule & On-Site ExpectationsOn-site at the start of the production shift to lead the morning huddle and set priorities for the day. Primarily floor-based throughout the shift; when away from the floor, reachable by phone or text for anything that comes up.What We Offer* Health, vision, dental, & life insurance* 401k with company match* Paid Time Off in first year* 10 Paid Company Holidays (two days at Thanksgiving & Christmas)* Paid training and opportunities for advancement## QualificationsWhat You'll BringRequired* 5+ years of production leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including direct supervisory or management responsibility* Experience managing through a lead or supervisor layer — managing managers/leads, not just individual contributors* Comfortable reading engineering prints and work order travelers* Strong coaching and conflict-resolution skills; able to hold Team Leads accountable without micromanaging technical decisionsPreferred* Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (Epicor or comparable)* Experience in job-shop, high-mix/low-volume production environments and routing logic* Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement certification/trainingPhysical Requirements* Frequent walking of the full production floor across all departments and shifts* Primarily floor-based with office time for reporting and administrative duties; exposure to shop floor noise* Occasional lifting up to 25 lbsTuscoMFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.