Production Operations Manager

QP Manufacturing LLC

Chardon (OH)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

QP Manufacturing LLC in Ohio is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and adherence to schedules. You will lead supervisors and production staff, coordinate staffing, equipment, and materials, monitor KPIs, drive Lean initiatives, and partner with Quality and Maintenance to maximize productivity in a fast-paced facility.

This full-time role reports to the Plant Manager and requires strong leadership, ERP/MRP experience,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
Three to five years of manufacturing or production experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
Experience leading teams and managing production operations and schedules.
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production activities.
Ensure production schedules and customer delivery deadlines are met.
Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and resources to meet production requirements.
Monitor production output and adjust priorities to address changing demands.
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, delays, and operational issues.
Supervise, train, and develop team leaders and production employees.
Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable.
Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support employee development.
Promote teamwork, communication, and a culture of accountability.
Ensure adequate staffing levels and effective employee scheduling.
Ensure products meet established quality specifications and customer requirements.
Work closely with the Quality Department to address defects, nonconformances, and customer complaints.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce scrap, rework, and production errors.
Maintain compliance with applicable quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
Maintain a safe and organized production environment.
Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Ensure employees receive appropriate safety training and follow established practices.
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintain compliance with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
Monitor material usage, overtime, scrap, and overall production expenses.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
Develop and monitor production performance metrics and KPIs.
Implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce operating costs.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning activities.
Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and availability.
Minimize unplanned downtime through preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
Ensure equipment is operated and maintained according to established procedures.
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and increased capacity.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or other applicable methodologies.
Analyze production data to identify trends, recurring problems, and improvement opportunities.
Prepare and communicate regular reports on production performance, quality, safety, and costs.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer Service.
Participate in operational meetings and support the company's strategic objectives.