Production Manager

Sonny's Enterprises•Mentor, OH

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us. The Production Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for all production activities within a high-volume chemical manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, productivity, and regulatory compliance. The Production Manager leads the development and execution of production plans that support customer demand, inventory objectives, and on-time delivery commitments. This role is accountable for manufacturing performance, workforce development, inventory management, operational excellence initiatives, and the achievement of key business objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required.
5+ years of supervisory or management experience required.
Demonstrated experience managing production planning, inventory control, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APICS, or other relevant industry certifications are preferred.
Experience in chemical manufacturing, process manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for all production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of company products.
Develop and execute weekly and daily production plans to meet customer demand, inventory targets, and service level expectations.
Lead production activities, including blending, filling, packaging, and material flow operations, to maximize throughput and operational effectiveness.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, waste reduction, and cost control.
Oversee daily operations to ensure production performance meets or exceeds established fill-rate, service, quality, and efficiency targets.
Serve as the inventory owner for production operations and maintain accountability for inventory accuracy, product integrity, and material management processes.
Establish, monitor, and improve production performance metrics, operating procedures, and quality standards to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with all company policies and applicable local, state, and federal safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Logistics teams to optimize production schedules, resource utilization, and plant performance.
Lead workforce planning efforts, including staffing, training, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
Develop and implement short-term and long-term operational strategies that align with facility goals and overall business objectives.
Manage departmental budgets and control operating expenses through effective resource management and continuous improvement practices.
Analyze operational and financial performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the production organization.
Ensure safe and healthful working conditions while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for all production operations, including direct supervision of production supervisors and indirect leadership of all production employees.
Develop, mentor, and coach supervisors and team members to improve performance, strengthen leadership capabilities, and support career development.
Establish performance expectations, conduct performance evaluations, and create development plans for direct reports.
Promote a positive employee relations environment through effective communication, engagement, recognition, and accountability.
Support company affirmative action programs, diversity initiatives, and equal employment opportunity objectives.
Lead and champion a culture focused on safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Build organizational capability through succession planning, workforce development, and talent retention strategies.