Production Manager

Mazzella; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

At Mazzella, the Production Manager coordinates daily schedules and leads team activities to achieve manufacturing objectives safely, on time, and cost-effectively while upholding the One Mazzella commitment to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.

This role requires 5 years of production supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to drive continuous improvement, training, coaching, and effective communication across teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years in production supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate teams across shifts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and planning abilities.
• Ability to identify cost-saving strategies and implement promptly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards are enforced throughout all areas.
• Investigate, report, and act upon incidents or near misses.
• Communicate daily on the team’s priorities: Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Productivity, and On Time Delivery.
• Coordinate communications between operations and support functions.
• Review production reporting to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Support hiring, evaluation, promotion, discipline, and termination decisions.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods; inspect equipment and estimate repair costs.
• Initiate requisitions for equipment, materials, or contracted repairs.
• Motivate employees to participate in continuous improvement and suggest ideas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Production supervision

Analytical skills

Cost-saving strategies

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Detail oriented

Manufacturing experience

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Brief Description

The Production Manager coordinates daily schedules and leads team activities to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner according to specification. The Production Manager is committed to leading through servant leadership and maintaining the highest standards of quality and delivery to accomplish manufacturing objectives and to satisfy customer expectations. The Production Manager effectively trains, develops, coaches, and appraises team members in a consistent manner. The Production Manager supports the One Mazzella commitment to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.

The Production Manager coordinates daily schedules and leads team activities to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner according to specification. The Production Manager is committed to leading through servant leadership and maintaining the highest standards of quality and delivery to accomplish manufacturing objectives and to satisfy customer expectations. The Production Manager effectively trains, develops, coaches, and appraises team members in a consistent manner. The Production Manager supports the One Mazzella commitment to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.

• Responsible for ensuring that safety standards are enforced throughout all areas
• Investigates, reports, and acts upon any incidents or near misses
• Communicates daily on the team’s key priorities: Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement,

Productivity, and On Time Delivery

• Responsible for workplace organization utilizing 6S method to create efficient and effective work environment

• Responsible for coordinating communications between operations and support functions
• Reviews all production reporting and ensures productivity meets or exceeds targets
• Consistently achieves quoted rates and works with preproduction team to identify any variances
• Monitors and ensures compliance to company principles, policies, procedures, and work instructions in accordance with Company Quality Assurance Standards

• Provides input on hiring, evaluation, promotion, discipline, and termination
• Motivates employees by setting clear expectations and work direction through effective communication

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods
• Inspects equipment and machinery and recommends repair or replacement. Estimates time and material costs of repair or modification work.

• Initiate requisitions for necessary equipment materials, rental equipment or contracted repairs.

Reviews operating reports and inspection records to identify faulty equipment.

• Motivate employees to be part of the continuous improvement process by asking “Why?” and “Is there a better way to do this?”; Encourages the teams to submit their ideas

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment required, lifting industry strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively in written & verbal forms
• Good interpersonal skills; can easily relate to people
• Ability to identify cost savings strategies and implement promptly and effectively
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required
• Detail oriented, computer skills
• Leadership ability to ensure effective teamwork
• Ability and willingness to adapt to and help drive change
• 5 years in production supervisory experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to lift or pull a minimum of 50 pounds

Summary

At Mazzella, we're more than just a company – we're a family. With over 1000 employees and 30 locations, we lead the industry with humility and dedication to our people. When you join us, you become part of a team‑oriented environment where your well‑being and growth are our top priorities.

Why Join Mazzella?

• Team‑Oriented Environment: Experience the power of collaboration and support from colleagues who genuinely care about your success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a real balance between your professional and personal life, ensuring fulfillment both at work and at home.
• Growth and Development: Embark on a lifelong learning journey with tailored development opportunities and a clear career path.
• Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture: Embrace our core values of humility, hunger for excellence, and smart decision‑making, creating a culture of respect and innovation.
• Market‑Competitive Salaries: Receive compensation that recognizes your contributions and reflects our commitment to fair and competitive pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Free Virtual Doctor Visits: Take advantage of our Teledoc service for virtual doctor visits with $0 copay, prioritizing your health and convenience.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program, supporting your continued education and personal growth.

At Mazzella, Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do

• Be Safe – personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well‑being; purposeful control of risk
• Be a Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value
• Be Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Emphasize the Team over self
• Be Hungry – always looking for more, self‑motivated, and diligent. Do more than to just get by, committed
• Be Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamics

Join us at Mazzella and experience the difference of working with a company that puts people first. Together, we’ll achieve greatness and shape the future of our industry.

EOE/Drug Free Workplace