Production Manager - Metal Finishing/Plating

TGG Accounting•Lakemore, OH

2d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are partnering with a growing, privately held metal finishing and plating company seeking a hands-on Production Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day operation. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys the pace and versatility of a small-company environment. You won't be managing from behind a desk or handing problems off to another department. You'll lead people, manage production, troubleshoot issues, work alongside office and production staff, and partner directly with the owner to keep the operation moving forward. You'll oversee a team of approximately nine employees across production and office/support functions, giving you the opportunity to make a visible impact on the people, processes, quality, and overall performance of the business. Most importantly, this person will have a seat at the table. You'll work directly with ownership, have the autonomy to make decisions, and play an important role in shaping the operation as the company continues to grow.

Requirements

Metals, plating, electroplating, or metal-finishing experience is required.
Previous leadership experience managing production employees in a manufacturing environment required.
Experience working within a small or closely held manufacturing company.
A hands-on leader who is comfortable being present on the production floor and close to the day-to-day operation.
Ability to manage a diverse group of personalities, experience levels, and job functions.
A "chameleon" leadership style — someone who can communicate just as effectively with a seasoned production employee as they can with office staff, customers, and ownership.
Strong understanding of production scheduling, workflow, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Comfortable troubleshooting problems and making decisions without waiting for layers of approval.
Strong computer skills, including Excel and general Microsoft Office applications.
Highly organized, accountable, approachable, and willing to roll up their sleeves.

Nice To Haves

Experience with copper, nickel, zinc, chrome, passivation, electropolishing, or similar processes is highly desirable.
Exposure to ISO, AS9100, Nadcap, aerospace, automotive, military, medical, or other specification-driven manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of approximately nine employees across production and office/support functions.
Oversee daily production within a job-shop metal finishing/plating environment.
Manage workflow and production priorities across multiple plating lines.
Oversee processes involving metals and finishes such as copper, nickel, zinc, and chrome.
Drive production scheduling, throughput, quality, documentation, and on-time delivery.
Hold employees accountable to established procedures, quality requirements, safety standards, and documentation.
Troubleshoot production, plating, workflow, equipment, and process-related issues.
Coordinate preventative maintenance, cleaning, and general operational needs.
Partner closely with office/quality personnel to ensure customer specifications and production requirements are met.
Utilize Excel and production tracking tools to manage priorities, schedules, and performance.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce rework, and strengthen overall operations.
Maintain a safe, organized, and productive shop environment.
Work directly with ownership on operational priorities, challenges, staffing, and continuous improvement.
Wear multiple hats and step in wherever needed to keep a small operation running effectively.