Production manager

job summary:
Our client-a leading manufacturer of high-quality metal fabrications, weldments, and fuel systems for Fortune 500 OEM customers-is seeking an experienced Production Manager to drive daily shop-floor success at their Union, OH facility. In this high-impact leadership role, you will manage shop-floor supervisors and production personnel, direct work center operations, optimize labor efficiencies, and ensure a 95%+ On-Time Delivery rate. Backed by an ISO 9001-certified culture centered on safety, quality, productivity, and team empowerment, you'll have the platform to streamline processes, eliminate bottlenecks, and actively mentor the next generation of manufacturing talent.

location: Vandalia, Ohio
job type: Permanent
salary: $140,000 - 160,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Production & Floor Leadership: Directly manage production Supervisors along with Direct and Indirect Labor personnel across all work centers on the production floor. Plan and assign work, execute operational policies and procedures, and manage all daily production floor matters.
• Performance & Efficiency Monitoring: Oversee all work centers and monitor Foreman's Reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work center utilization, and direct labor efficiencies. Run required reporting to ensure jobs are completed on time.
• Delivery & Quality Standards: Ensure a minimum of 95% On-Time Delivery (OTD) to customers. Mentor the production workforce to ensure full conformance with quality specifications and ISO standards.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence: Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results. Track operational metrics (including visual controls, efficiency, and scrap), identify shop-floor bottlenecks, and recommend improved methods, equipment, and operating procedures.
• Team Development & Employee Relations: Foster effective employee relations through coaching, development, and direct problem resolution. Assist with hiring/employment decisions and facilitate employee training within direct labor work centers in partnership with training staff.
• Safety & Working Conditions: Actively promote a safety-first culture, participate in required safety training sessions, and continuously work to improve working conditions and safety risks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Attend daily production meetings and build strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization to resolve operational issues in a timely manner.

qualifications:
-8+ years of progressive production leadership experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.

-Demonstrated expertise in managing work center schedules, shop-floor metrics, SOP compliance, and continuous process improvements.

-Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook) and capability navigating production ERP/reporting systems.

-A proactive leader who models ownership, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving.

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skills:
Agile,Excel,Microsoft Office,Outlook,Windows,Word,Flexibility,Detail-oriented,Communication,effective written and verbal communication,Communicator,Organizational Skills,coordination,Leadership,leadership skills,Problem Solving,Problem Solver,Empathetic,Collaboration,Team Player,Trustworthy,partnerships,operational performance,Continuous Improvement,Resolving Conflict,ISO standards,ISO requirements,Employee Relations,effective employee relations,training staff,production methods,manufacturing,manufacturing processes,mentoring,coaching,identifying bottlenecks,process improvements,progress reports,quality policy,safety culture,safety,safety training,scheduling skills,Standard Operating Procedures,employee training

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.