Direct Hire Opportunity!
Location: Ravenna, OH
Hours: 6:25 AM–4:00 PM (Mandatory OT)
Salary: $115,000–$135,000
Basic Function
The Production Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all production operations within the compound facility. This role ensures alignment with company strategy, drives operational excellence, and fosters a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
- Develop and execute daily production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery timelines.
- Monitor and manage production KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) through daily GEMBA meetings and performance reviews.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards (9001, 16949, 14001, 45001) and maintain robust documentation practices.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management of production staff.
- Promote employee engagement and recognition programs to support a positive work environment.
- Address employee relations issues in collaboration with HR and Legal as needed.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with Quality and R&D teams to troubleshoot issues and conduct process trials.
- Drive yield optimization and reduce scrap rates.
- Ensure adherence to EHS regulations and participate in audits and risk assessments.
- Promote a safety-first culture and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Partner with HQ, R&D, procurement, and logistics to integrate new materials, technologies, and equipment.
- Manage ERP and production data systems to support operational transparency and efficiency.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
- Report on utility usage, facility improvements, and EHS performance.
- Demonstrate and model Jeong-Do (Business Ethics) Management principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of ISO standards, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA, EPA).
- Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and team collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with SI units and production metrics.
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in plastics manufacturing (extrusion, injection molding, compounding, etc.).
- Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role within a manufacturing environment.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.