Production Manager

Trueline Talent; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $70,000–$80,000

Medical and dental insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Employer contributions toward premiums

Biweekly pay

Modern equipment and leadership team

Visible role in a growing operation

401(k) program beginning in 2027

Job summary

Trueline seeks a Production Manager for its Greater Canton area client in precast manufacturing. This hands-on leader will oversee daily production, coach a skilled workforce, and uphold safety, quality, and output standards amid strong growth.

You will coordinate production schedules, manage crews, and ensure equipment is operated safely. A background in heavy manufacturing and OSHA familiarity is highly valued.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience in manufacturing or related settings.
• Experience leading employees in a hands-on production environment.
• Experience working around or operating forklifts.
• Experience with large-load, overhead, bridge, or gantry cranes.
• Familiarity with heavy manufacturing or concrete-related production.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and enforcing procedures.
• Ability to organize production priorities and keep schedules on track.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities within a precast manufacturing facility.
• Keep production workflows aligned with schedules, quality expectations, and customer commitments.
• Supervise, train, and motivate employees in manufacturing procedures, safe work practices, and equipment operation.
• Monitor production progress, troubleshoot problems, and remove barriers that could affect deadlines.
• Oversee the safe use of forklifts, cranes, and other heavy material‑handling equipment.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and address hazards or compliance concerns promptly.
• Reinforce OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and proper PPE use.
• Coordinate raw material and finished‑product inventory with forklift and material‑handling employees.
• Maintain accurate production reports, shift logs, incident documentation, and related records.
• Partner with plant leadership to improve productivity, accountability, and operational consistency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or relevant technical education

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead/Bridge/Gantry cranes

Job description

Trueline's client, a rapidly growing manufacturer supporting infrastructure and construction projects, is seeking a Production Manager to join its team in the Greater Canton area. This hands-on leadership role will oversee daily production, support an experienced workforce, and help the operation maintain strong standards for safety, quality, and output during a period of significant growth.

What You’ll Do as the Production Manager:

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities within a precast manufacturing facility.
• Keep production workflows aligned with schedules, quality expectations, and customer commitments.
• Supervise, train, and motivate employees in manufacturing procedures, safe work practices, and equipment operation.
• Monitor production progress, troubleshoot problems, and remove barriers that could affect deadlines.
• Oversee the safe use of forklifts, cranes, and other heavy material‑handling equipment.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and address hazards or compliance concerns promptly.
• Reinforce OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and proper PPE use.
• Coordinate raw material and finished‑product inventory with forklift and material‑handling employees.
• Maintain accurate production reports, shift logs, incident documentation, and related records.
• Partner with plant leadership to improve productivity, accountability, and operational consistency.

Must-Haves as the Production Manager:

• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience in manufacturing, construction, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience leading employees in a hands‑on production setting.
• Experience working around or operating forklifts.
• Experience with large-load, overhead, bridge, or gantry cranes.
• Familiarity with heavy manufacturing or concrete‑related production.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and the ability to enforce procedures consistently.
• Ability to organize production priorities, solve problems, and keep work on schedule.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a schedule generally beginning at 6:00 a.m. and continuing through approximately 4:00 p.m.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work on your feet for extended periods.

Nice-to-Haves as the Production Manager:

• Working knowledge of concrete production processes.
• Associate degree or relevant technical education.
• Experience managing inventory, production reporting, and continuous‑improvement efforts.
• Experience helping a growing manufacturer introduce stronger processes and accountability.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements in a heavy industrial or construction environment.

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $70,000-$80,000, with $80,000 as the maximum.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Employer contributions toward employee healthcare premiums.
• Biweekly pay.
• Modern equipment and support from an experienced leadership team.
• A visible role within a rapidly growing operation.
• The opportunity to lead an established crew and influence developing production processes.
• A fast‑paced, close‑knit, and family‑friendly work environment.
• A planned 401(k) program beginning in 2027.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal‑opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.