Production Manager

UNIRAC INC•Cincinnati, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Unirac is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Production Manager to lead production, maintenance, and inventory operations. The role is responsible for safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery, while developing the team and continuously improving manufacturing processes. The Production Manager partners with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, and other teams to ensure production has the people, materials, and processes needed to meet its goals. The position is located in Steger - Cincinnati, Ohio, and combines office and warehouse work, including non-climate-controlled areas. Travel is less than 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of manufacturing operations experience, including at least 3 years of team management experience.
Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and production planning.
Familiarity with Epicor or a similar ERP system.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, see, and hear for up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

Lead daily production, maintenance, and inventory operations across all shifts to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
Develop production schedules based on capacity, staffing, and material availability.
Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and process optimization to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
Identify production challenges and implement timely solutions.
Ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and production associates.
Manage staffing plans, workforce capacity, and employee training to meet business needs.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Supply Chain, Shipping, and Logistics to maintain production flow and meet delivery deadlines.
Track production metrics, analyze performance, and report on progress and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and customers to support operational goals and on-time delivery.