Production Manager

Production Manager

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Description: Job Title: Production Manager Reports To: VP of Operations Job Status: Salaried Job Locations: Bryan, Ohio Our Purpose & Culture: At Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, we create opportunity through growth—for the people who build, the teams who support them, and the communities they serve. We design and manufacture engineered fastening solutions that professionals trust to perform – solutions that make work safer, stronger, and more efficient. Our culture is guided by values that shape how we work and lead: In Service to Others – We put teammates, customers, and communities first. Do the Right Thing – We act with integrity, even when no one is watching. We Get It Done – We deliver on commitments with urgency, grit, and pride. Empowerment – We trust and equip each other to make decisions that drive progress. Be Positive – We bring energy and optimism to every challenge. Our benefits include: Free employee medical, dental, and vision insurance @ 30 days Eligible to participate in the company's incentive plan Employee referral ($2,000) PTO @ 90 days Company match 401k @ 6 months Boot reimbursement Basic Job Functions: Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. manufactures and distributes engineered fasteners under the SPAX® brand for the construction market, TRUFAST® for the commercial roofing industry and TRUFAST Walls® for exterior building envelopes and facades. The Production Manager is the operational business leader for the Bryan manufacturing facility. This position holds full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, workforce stability, and operational excellence across all shifts. The Production Manager leads through supervisors to ensure consistent execution of standards, achievement of strategic objectives, and development of a high-performing production organization. This role aligns day-to-day execution with long-term business growth, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

Safety & Culture: Drive a zero-incident safety culture through proactive leadership, training, and accountability Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, policies, and ISO standards Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementations Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Departmental Leadership Lead and align all production shifts to operate as one cohesive, high-performing organization with consistent standards and expectations Develop shift supervisors into strong, accountable leaders who effectively manage safety, quality, cost, delivery Establish structured performance management cadence including daily production review, weekly KPI analysis, and monthly performance evaluation Ensure consistent standards, communication, and execution across all operational areas and shifts Drive workforce stability through effective staffing, cross-training, and succession planning Operational Performance Develop and meet or exceed department KPIs for safety, quality, cost and delivery Partner with Safety, Quality, Operational Engineering, and Maintenance to identify and eliminate wastes Lead structured daily and weekly performance reviews to analyze trends and drive corrective actions Ensure standardized work, process discipline, and documentation accuracy across all shifts Equipment Reliability & Process control Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime Ensure preventative and predictive maintenance programs are executed effectively Maintain heat treat process capability to meet engineering specifications and customer requirements Lead root cause analysis for equipment, process or quality deviations Support capital improvement planning and continuous process enhancements Quality and Engineering Collaboration Support new product introduction and prototype validation through structured PPAP/Engineering processes Ensure required testing and documentation are completed per quality standards Drive corrective actions for process or product nonconformance Financial & Resource Management Manage departmental labor and operating costs within established budgets Monitor scrap, rework, energy usage, overtime trends and all other process inputs to identify cost reduction opportunities Optimize resource allocation across shifts to support production requirements Talent Development & Supervision Manage shift supervisors and department personnel through clear expectations and performance accountability Conduct regular performance evaluations and development planning Build cross-training capability to strengthen flexibility and reduce operational risk Develop succession readiness within the department The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business.

Position Requirements: Experience: 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience required, including multi-shift operational responsibility. Experience leading supervisors and cross-functional teams required. Education: Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and leadership experience considered. Required Skills/Competencies: Demonstrate strong safety leadership in a manufacturing environment Ability to lead and develop supervisors and build leadership bench strength Strong business and financial acumen with understanding of cost drivers and productivity metrics Experience managing multi-shift operations with consistent standards Data-driven decision making and structured problem-solving capability Strong change leadership and continuous improvement mindset Ability to drive accountability while fostering engagement Strong cross-functional collaboration skills Working knowledge of ISO standards and quality systems Ability to interpret technical specifications and manufacturing requirements Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and ERP systems Travel: Occasional travel between sites within Williams County – otherwise less than 10% Physical Requirements: Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 40 pounds.