Production Manager

Sims-Lohman - Brooklyn, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Brooklyn, OH

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Production Manager at Sims-Lohman is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at the manufacturing facility in North Canton, OH. This role requires a proven leader who can meet safety, production, and financial goals while fostering a team-oriented environment focused on customer satisfaction. The Production Manager will provide overall leadership, manage staff, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive the safe operation of the fabricating operation within the location.
• Provide day-to-day overall leadership and management to the team members.
• Create the daily job schedule.
• Assign team members daily work schedules and assign jobs.
• Monitor the completion of the daily schedule and support creation of reports to track completed jobs.
• Provide technical expertise to direct reports on safe installation methods and techniques, as well as craftsman advice.
• Communicate with customers and their clientele as needed to resolve problems, which may involve traveling to job sites.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate staff, taking corrective action as necessary in accordance with Company policy.
• Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations, consulting with Human Resources as appropriate.
• Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, while monitoring scrap and rework data.
• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to operations procedures, such as training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, and worker involvement.
• Partner with the Sales team to ensure outstanding customer service and meet installation goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales and administration) to ensure success.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.
• Support the attainment of department and company-wide goals.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to drive and attain results.
• Strong people management and accountability skills.
• Excellent performance management skills.
• Excellent problem solving/analysis skills.
• Excellent conflict management skills.
• Ability to gain personal credibility with team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to give clear directions and instructions.
• Excellent sense of customer service and ability to maintain/improve customer relationships.
• Good stress management/composure skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and manufacturing systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Secondary education in business or construction management preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented operation and/or related industry.
• Building material industry and/or manufacturing experience a plus.
• Knowledge of modern production scheduling, lean manufacturing, and safe workplace requirements strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Bonus program