Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Ohio Associated Enterprises LLC•Painesville, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Meritec is seeking a Production Manager for its Painesville, Ohio facility to oversee production operations and ensure processes run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The role works cross-functionally to meet production targets and customer order demands, manage production scheduling and control, improve processes, and align production with broader business objectives. The position is on second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
At least 2 years of experience in production management.
Completion of training in Lean Six Sigma methods and practices.
Expert-level understanding of manufacturing processes, production techniques, and quality control methods.
Proven leadership and management skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, prioritize, and multitask.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong data-analysis acumen.
Fluency in PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Macola, and ISOXpress.
Ability to remain professional and composed in high-stress situations.
Ability to meet ITAR requirements; must be a U.S. citizen or have U.S. permanent residency status.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the interconnect industry.
Experience with HRIS.
Ability to speak both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee production processes to meet production targets, ensuring appropriate staffing, materials, machines, and tooling are available to meet customer demand.
Implement and maintain production schedules to optimize production efficiency.
Work with the Production Planning department to create and maintain the production revenue plan.
Oversee production control to implement and execute the production plan.
Support ship-date commitments in coordination with Production Planning and the Sales Department.
Monitor production processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead improvement initiatives.
Ensure production processes comply with applicable safety, OSHA, EPA, quality standards, and labor laws.
Manage and ensure adequate training for production staff.
Collaborate with other departments to align production processes with overall business objectives.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce production costs and increase efficiency.
Evaluate and report on job costs and margin variances.
Ensure facility layout and product flow are efficient, including implementing and maintaining pull lines.
Maintain accurate production records and report on production performance, including on-time delivery, equipment needs, scrap rates and trends, and employee resource plans.