Manager Production

Brief Job Description: -

The Production Manager will lead the activities of the metals department to ensure safety for plant personnel, achieve quality products are made, productivity numbers, and cost targets are met to ensure that on time production is maintained in accordance with established company standards and practices.  

This is an onsite position in Ironton OH.

Responsibilities: -

• Plan and achieve safety, quality, customer delivery and cost targets.
• Implement and maintain visual KPI reporting to drive high performance teams.
• Evaluate personnel requirements based on business and employee needs.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, and processes to support business objectives.
• Evaluate training requirements and request necessary training.
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure applicable tier meetings are conducted regularly.
• Report any equipment that is not in safe operating condition and remove it from use.
• Maintain a good standard of housekeeping.
• Train and instruct employees in the performance of their work, assigned jobs, and familiarize employees concerning company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Establish skill development plans for direct reports to foster an environment of career improvement and talent development.
• Planning and scheduling production activities and supervising the production process.
• Ensuring the effective management of production lines of an organization.
• Ensuring quality systems are in place and utilized to guarantee the integrity of products.
• Ensure accurate costing for responsible work centers and seek improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate fabrication capacity model and ensure a properly level loaded plan that aligns with demand.
• Develop programming practices that align with plant inventory and material utilization goals.
• Working out the material and human resources as needed.
• Working with managers effectively to execute the policies and goals of the organization.
• Liaising with different departments such as suppliers, managers and so on to prevent any probable delay.

Qualifications: -

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing technology, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent preferred.
• 3 - 5 years' management experience.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• MS Office and ERP systems experience
• Formal training and/or 2 years experience with equipment programming software
• Ability to develop and coach a diverse team
• Knowledge of ISO and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
• 10 years' experience in production management, scheduling and metal fabrication processes preferred
• Proficient in use of measuring instruments, i.e. calipers, protractors, etc.
• CNC Operating Experience preferred

Physical & Environmental Demands: -

• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Light manufacturing: -

Time Travel Required: -

• Less than 10%

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: 

Customer Focus 

Operational Excellence 

High-Performance Culture 

Innovation Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS 

Own It 

Act With Urgency 

Foster a Customer-First Mindset 

Think Big and Execute 

Lead by Example 

Drive Continuous Improvement 

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Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on

Work Authorization 

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