Production Manager

Burnout Brands • Cambridge, OH

16d • Onsite

About The Position

D&J Precision Machine, a leader in the diesel performance industry, is seeking a Production Manager for its Cambridge, Ohio facility. This role is responsible for leading and overseeing all manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and operational performance objectives are met. The Production Manager will drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, visual management, workflow optimization, and employee development. This position also supports capital planning, preventative maintenance, and manufacturing process enhancements to boost productivity and overall operational performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing leadership experience and a continuous improvement mindset, suitable for a fast-paced industrial or automotive manufacturing setting.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing leadership experience within an industrial or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production workflows, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing production KPIs, operational reporting, and manufacturing budgets.
• Demonstrated experience with quality control systems, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency improvement.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development experience.
• Experience supporting CAPEX planning, ROI analysis, and equipment investment justification.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, manufacturing systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to support safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Maintain accountability for manufacturing-related budgeting, labor efficiency, and operational cost control.
• Build and monitor production schedules, staffing, and workflow to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Promote operational accountability and continuous improvement throughout the production environment.
• Support warranty investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis activities.
• Ensure quality control procedures and manufacturing standards are consistently followed.
• Support incoming inspection activities and product issue resolution as required.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, workflow efficiency, and operational utilization.
• Identify operational constraints and implement solutions to improve throughput and productivity.
• Partner with Product Development and cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing and product-related issues.
• Maintain and report on operational KPIs and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Lead Gemba activities, visual management initiatives, and daily operational communication processes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and operational procedures.
• Support employee onboarding, training, coaching, mentoring, and performance management activities.
• Facilitate productivity workshops and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing teams.
• Support preventative maintenance planning and machine uptime initiatives.
• Assist with work center loading, production capacity planning, and operational forecasting.
• Develop business cases and budget proposals for new capital equipment purchases.
• Support ROI analysis, payback calculations, and justification for CAPEX investments.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices throughout manufacturing operations.
• Support compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Drive workplace organization and visual management initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and safety.
• Lead and develop production personnel within the manufacturing operation.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards across production teams.
• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Benefits

• Individual and dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with 4% company match
• ADP Total Source (Access and edit direct deposit information, pay stubs, and health & benefits anytime, anywhere)
• Training, professional development, and ample opportunities for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed