Production Manager

Converting Manager Location: 700 W Court St., Urbana, OH 43078, USA. Full‑time, onsite. Relocation assistance available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. Scope of the Role The Converting Manager provides strategic leadership for the Converting department and is responsible for building a high‑performing, multi‑shift organization that delivers strong results in safety, quality, service, and cost. This is a strategic role focused on developing leaders, building systems, and creating accountability to enable the operation to run successfully across shifts. The department includes 70+ employees, 18 machines, and evolving 24/7 operations, requiring the ability to manage complexity, strengthen leadership capability, and ensure operational stability across multiple schedules. How You’ll Make An Impact Provide strategic direction for 24/7 converting operations, aligning people, processes, and performance with site goals. Lead by example in a values‑driven culture, aligning teams with the company’s mission, vision, and values. Develop and elevate Operations Leaders and Front‑line Leaders, building a culture of ownership, accountability, and independent decision‑making. Create systems that allow leaders to lead—implementing structured daily management, performance routines, and clear accountability frameworks. Champion a proactive safety‑first culture, ensuring full compliance with OSHA and ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards. Monitor and improve key performance metrics such as OEE, yield, scrap, throughput, changeovers, and on‑time delivery. Lead and sustain Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement efforts. Standardize processes and drive root‑cause problem‑solving to create long‑term stability. Provide financial leadership for the department, including labor strategy, budget management, cost optimization, and capital planning. Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics to ensure production meets customer and schedule requirements. What Do You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in complex, multi‑shift or 24/7 environments. Demonstrated success in building and developing leaders through coaching, mentoring, and growing leadership capability. Proven expertise in make‑to‑order production environments. Strong background in Lean Six Sigma, TPM, and operational excellence system implementation. Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 preferred. Strong ERP proficiency required; SAP experience preferred. Solid financial acumen, including labor modeling, cost control, budgeting, and productivity analysis. Demonstrated ability to operate strategically—balancing long‑term planning with operational execution. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions and levels of the organization. Benefits Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your first day. 401(k) plan with company match; company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD. Employee assistance program. Employee referral program. Additional programs: wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement. An award‑winning atmosphere—Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County. At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business. #J-18808-Ljbffr