Production Manager — Refractory Manufacturing

DeKalb Health; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Merit-based increases

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off and retirement plan

Job summary

JW Hicks, Inc. in Knox, Indiana, seeks a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement in refractory shape production. The role emphasizes meeting production needs, maintaining equipment, and leading process enhancements with a focus on safety and quality.

Duties include supervising facilities, integrating new tooling, training staff, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Strong CAD skills and project management experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years in a production environment with project management responsibilities.
• Familiar with ISO standards and statistics for process improvement.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with robotics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and direct continual improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Oversee plant facilities, tooling, and equipment installations.
• Troubleshoot problems using root cause analysis.
• Produce and maintain drawings.
• Train employees on procedures and quality control.
• Ensure production needs are met and inventories are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

JW Hicks, Inc. in Knox, Indiana, seeks a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement in refractory shape production. The role emphasizes meeting production needs, maintaining equipment, and leading process enhancements with a focus on safety and quality.

Duties include supervising facilities, integrating new tooling, training staff, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Strong CAD skills and project management experience are valued.