Production Manager
Location: Canton, OH
Compensation: $95,000-$125,000 Annually
Production Manager
Drive Performance. Delight Customers. Lead With Purpose.
We are an employee-centered manufacturing company that believes great operations start with great people. From your first day of employment, you’ll receive comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and the support of a leadership team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a Production Manager to lead day-to-day production operations, serve as a primary customer liaison, and drive plant performance through strong leadership, planning, and accountability. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to build a culture of excellence.
What You’ll Do:
- As Production Manager, you will oversee production operations to ensure outstanding customer service while meeting plant efficiency, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring satisfaction through proactive communication and reliable execution
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate plant production activities—including shipping and receiving—to meet customer needs without compromising efficiency
- Translate customer requirements into executable production plans
- Support and embody the company’s Mission and Values in daily operations
- Implement and enforce company policies, procedures, and operational standards
- Collaborate with plant leadership to maintain safety, quality, and environmental compliance
- Lead and develop a high-performing production team focused on safety and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Participate in and at times lead problem-solving efforts to improve production performance and reduce inefficiencies
- Analyze KPIs and present findings, trends, and improvement strategies during operational meetings
- Coach, mentor, and guide team leads and supervisors to promote safe, efficient, and consistent operations
- Participate in employee recruitment, onboarding, training, and development at all levels of production
- Support fair and consistent performance evaluations and disciplinary actions
- Foster a culture of accountability, respect, teamwork, and employee engagement
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing operations
- Prior leadership experience in a production or operations role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); AS400 experience is a plus
- Knowledge of the automotive industry and quality systems such as TS16949 and ISO 14001 preferred
- Highly motivated, results-driven leader with a positive, collaborative approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and with customers
Why Join Us:
- Benefits begin on your first day of employment
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
- A leadership role with direct impact on operational success
- A stable, growth-oriented company with long-term career paths
- A workplace culture built on safety, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement
