Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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

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 metricsincluding work center utilization, scrap rates, and direct labor efficiencyto 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.

TRC Talent Solutions

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.