Manufacturing Shop Manager

Strategic HR Client•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

HydraTech Engineered Products, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead its Cincinnati specialty-manufacturing operation. The role guides the team, sets production priorities, and ensures customer orders are completed safely, accurately, profitably, and on schedule. Hands-on support may be needed, though it is preferred but not required. The position works onsite in both an office and an active manufacturing environment. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is $68,000–$78,000 per year, plus performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

Relevant manufacturing experience; a degree is not required.
At least five years of manufacturing experience and 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

QuickBooks experience.
Hands-on capability, including occasional chemical-batch preparation using approved procedures, is preferred but not required.

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.
Champion 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.