Production Manager

TRC Talent Solutions; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions is seeking a Production Manager for a direct-hire role at a state-of-the-art facility outside Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on building out teams, establishing processes, and partnering with the Plant Manager to scale operations.

The ideal candidate will lead supervisors and floor staff, drive operational excellence, and ensure ISO and quality standards are met while fostering a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong coordination, planning and scheduling skills with the ability to drive teams to meet targets.
• Experience implementing visual management and production metrics to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor production supervisors, foremen, and floor staff.
• Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale while tracking key metrics.
• Plan, assign, and manage daily production work to meet delivery goals and targets.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Our client, an industry leading metal fabrication and manufacturer, has a direct hire opportunity for a Production Manager to support their facility outside Cincinnati OH!

This is a high impact role within a brand-new, state-of-the-art 500,000+ sq. ft. facility grappling with rapid growth. The Production manager will help build out teams, establish and optimize processes and work closely with the Plant Manager as they continue to establish this location.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Operations: Lead and mentor Production Supervisors, Foremen, and floor staff. Direct coaching, performance management, issue resolution, and hiring/staffing decisions.
• Operational Excellence: Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and team morale. Track key performance metrics—including work center utilization, scrap rates, and direct labor efficiency—to identify bottlenecks and streamline workflow.
• Scheduling & Execution: Plan, assign, and manage daily production work to meet customer delivery goals and achieve a minimum 95% On-Time Delivery rate.
• Quality & ISO Compliance: Guide floor teams to ensure strict adherence to quality specifications and ISO standards.
• Safety Culture: Promote a proactive safety-first culture, ensuring team adherence to all safety protocols and continuous workplace safety improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal training teams, attend daily production meetings, and deliver regular performance progress reports to plant executives.

Role Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in a metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated experience directly managing floor supervisors, workforce scheduling, and team development.
• Technical Skills: Strong computer proficiency in Windows environments, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience with visual management controls and production metrics tracking.
• Problem-Solving & Communication: Exceptional coordination, organizational, and scheduling skills with a track record of resolving complex operational challenges. Excellent verbal and written communication across all organization levels.
• Flexibility: Willingness to support off-shifts or weekend needs when necessary, with occasional travel as requested.