Manufacturing Shop Manager
About The Position
HydraTech Engineered Products, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Shop Manager to lead its Cincinnati specialty-manufacturing operation. The manager will guide the team, set production priorities and ensure customer orders are completed safely, accurately, profitably and on schedule. The position is based onsite and has a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hands-on work when needed is preferred but not required. The role includes leading employees and shop activities across fabrication, welding, assembly, vulcanizing and packaging, while managing production scheduling, inventory, purchasing, quality and shipping. It works in both an office and an active manufacturing environment, with frequent standing, walking and sitting and occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.
Requirements
- Five or more years of manufacturing experience.
- At least three years leading employees.
- Experience in fabrication, welding, assembly or custom manufacturing, including scheduling, inventory, purchasing, quality and shipping.
- Ability to read complex drawings, blueprints and specifications.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, communication, organization, problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory software.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness and ability to work hands-on when needed, including occasional chemical-batch preparation using approved procedures.
- QuickBooks experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, train and motivate manufacturing employees; assign work with realistic time expectations and communicate daily priorities.
- Create work orders and schedules and oversee fabrication, welding, assembly, vulcanizing, packaging and related shop activities.
- Review drawings and job requirements; track labor, productivity, lost time and on-time delivery to keep production on plan.
- Manage inventory records and purchasing; work with vendors on pricing, availability, quality and delivery.
- Oversee quality inspections, root-cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Coordinate domestic and international shipping documents, including packing lists, labels and bills of lading.
- Promote safety, near-miss reporting, 5S, cleanliness, equipment maintenance and shop organization.
- Provide hands-on support when needed, including occasional chemical-batch preparation using approved procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $68,000-$78,000 per year.
- Performance-based bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Stable weekday schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
