Job Description Production Manager
Production Floor Manager – Machining Operations
Job Title: Production Manager
Job status: Full-time employee, Exempt Salary
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager
Summary/Objective
We are seeking a Production Floor Manager with strong machining experience to lead daily operations in a high-mix, high-volume machining environment. This role is highly hands-on and focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership. The ideal candidate is a visible floor leader who understands machining processes, drives accountability, and improves performance through data, standard work, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Execution
Lead daily machining operations across assigned production areas, which may include:Primary Operations - ACME's, Swiss, CNC, Schutte, Hydro mats, and Grinding or; Secondary Operations – CNC, Brother, Broaches, Drill, Mills, Deburr, and Assembly Ensure production targets for safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency are met. Balance labor, machines, and priorities in a dynamic, high mix / high-volume environment. Identify constraints and adjust schedules and resources in real time. Escalate risks early and drive corrective actions to prevent missed deliveries. People Leadership
Directly lead supervisors, leads, and hourly associates. Set clear expectations, reinforce standard work, and hold teams accountable. Conduct regular floor walks, coaching, and performance feedback. Support training, cross-training, and skill development for machinists and operators. Build a culture of engagement, ownership, and accountability. Quality & Safety
Enforce safety standards, housekeeping, and safe work practices. Ensure compliance with quality systems, inspection plans, and control plans. Lead root cause analysis for safety incidents, scrap, rework, and customer complaints. Drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce repeat issues. Continuous Improvement
Use production data and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Lead structured problem-solving (RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.). Improve throughput, changeover time, scrap, and labor efficiency. Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Scheduling to improve processes. Support lean initiatives, standard work, and visual management. Communication & Coordination
Communicate daily priorities and expectations to the floor. Participate in production meetings and report performance vs. plan. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve material, tooling, or capacity issues. Ensure accurate reporting and follow-through on action items.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of manufacturing experience in a machining environment. 3+ years of production or floor leadership experience. Strong working knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and setups. Experience in high-mix / high-volume or fast-paced manufacturing. Proven ability to lead teams and hold accountability on the shop floor. Comfortable using production metrics and data to drive decisions. Knowledge of ISO and TS standards and systems Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. Ability to coach and counsel employees Good verbal and written communication skills Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Engineering, or related field. Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling. Experience leading through change or operational improvement initiatives. Compensation details: 65000-95000 Hourly Wage
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Show more Numbers & Facts Location Massillon, OH Salary $65,000–$95,000 Per Year
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Grindingunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Machiningunmatched
Machining Operationsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Managementunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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