2nd shift Production Manager

A.J. Rose•Avon, OH

10h

About The Position

A.J. Rose Manufacturing Company is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead second-shift stamping operations in Avon, Ohio. The role oversees daily manufacturing operations and supports the growth of the manufacturing team, with a focus on developing employees and supervisors, fostering a positive workplace culture, and achieving safety, quality, delivery, and operational-excellence goals. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of metal stamping and precision manufacturing processes. The Production Manager will lead and develop supervisors, leads, and production team members; plan and oversee production schedules; monitor performance and customer-order delivery; and optimize die setup, press operations, material handling, equipment utilization, and workflow. The role also drives continuous improvement to increase productivity and reduce waste. A.J. Rose describes its people as its greatest asset and emphasizes employee investment, internal promotion, and opportunities to build long-term careers within a growing manufacturing organization.

Requirements

At least 5 years of production management experience in metal stamping, precision manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop manufacturing teams.
Strong conflict resolution, communication, coaching, and employee development skills.
In-depth knowledge of progressive die stamping, transfer press operations, punch presses, and tool and die maintenance.
Ability to analyze production data and drive measurable performance improvements.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor supervisors, leads, and production team members.
Foster accountability, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
Support employee development through training, cross-training, performance feedback, and career growth opportunities.
Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts professionally and constructively.
Promote employee engagement and maintain a positive workplace culture.
Develop and oversee production schedules to meet customer requirements while maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime.
Monitor production performance and ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.
Balance production priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Implement best practices in die setup, press operations, and material handling.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity and reduce waste.
Identify opportunities to increase equipment utilization and improve workflow efficiency.
Build an engaged and accountable team, develop future leaders, and drive operational excellence across the department.