Production Manager

Production Manager Toledo, OH Area

True Operational Impact: Partner directly with a Plant Manager eager to hire their right-hand leader, giving you the autonomy to coach a loyal team with an average tenure of over 10 years and truly own the plant safety program.

Thriving Business & Job Stability: While others are struggling, this site is actively adding new business and investing heavily in cutting-edge technology and facility upgrades.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a highly manageable 45-50 hour workweek (Monday–Friday) with minimal Saturday shifts required.

Premium Office & Culture: Work out of your own private, closed-door office in a facility that balances high-tech manufacturing with a unique, vibrant workplace culture.

Day-One Benefits: Protect your health and future immediately with excellent medical benefits starting on your first day of employment, paired with a fantastic 401K company match.

Join a growing plant as their next Production Manager to lead direct and indirect team members to meet operations goals while working to improve plant processes. The Production Manager will report to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Total Safety Ownership: Own plant safety compliance entirely, driving a zero-injury mindset and actively managing the Plant Safety Committee.
• Production & Labor Planning: Plan and organize daily manufacturing activities, production scheduling, material control, and labor needs to hit output goals.
• Team Leadership: Directly manage Production Supervisors and oversee scheduling, workload distribution, and performance management for your direct and indirect reports.
• Employee Relations: Foster a culture of mutual respect and ensure fair, consistent application of the employee handbook across all shifts.
• Quality Control: Ensure all production processes meet or exceed strict quality standards and customer expectations, and partner with the quality team to complete root cause analysis.
• Continuous Improvement & 5S: Drive plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives, 5S standards, and overall facility cleanliness.
• Training & Development: Implement and execute a robust plant training plan and skills matrix to support employee growth and development.
• HR & Policy Administration: Handle workforce scheduling, attendance, policy enforcement, and disciplinary actions or terminations when necessary.
• Environmental Champion: Take ownership of specialized plant environmental programs.
• Reporting & Project Management: Complete regular operational reporting functions and keep plant projects running smoothly and on schedule.

Candidates should enjoy spending up to 50% of their time on the manufacturing floor. You should have the ability to hold others accountable, be able to handle hard conversations, have excellent communication skills, have the ability to lead change management while staying focused on the big picture. The company offers exceptional benefits, including annual bonus potential, competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, a premier 401K match, paid holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, HSA contribution and vacation.

Requirements for the Production Manager:

• Minimum of a high school diploma; post education is preferred
• Depending on level of education, at least 3-5 years of similar union production management experience
• Experience working in metals environments, such as stamping, machining, fabrication, etc. OR experience working for an automotive supplier
• Strong continuous improvement background with proven examples of scrap reductions, efficiency improvements, etc.
• Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports
• Experience overseeing teams of at least 25 people
• Experience working with an ERP system
• Microsoft Office, including strong MS Excel skills

Skills preferred, but NOT required:

• Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Automation
• Automotive supplier experience

Why work for this organization: New programs are coming in and the site has been busy Excellent medical benefits, available day one of employment Annual bonus potential Cutting-edge technology Excellent office space Immediate opportunities to make a difference