ITC Manufacturing Is a premier manufacturer of wire mesh and steel products for multiple industries, including Mine Mesh and the material handling industry. ITC Manufacturing is committed to delivering high value to its clients on a continuous basis. Top quality materials, extensive testing procedures and a fully automated production plant enable us to consistently provide superior products and customer service. We offer a competitive salary, great insurance benefits, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid short term disability insurance, paid life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, 401(K) with 100% employer match of the first 3% employee contribution and then 50% of the next 2%, subject to terms and conditions. Position Summary The Production Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility. This role ensures that operational targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. The Production Manager develops and implements plant policies and procedures, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and builds strong working relationships with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. This position is at our Columbus, Ohio facility.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and production staff to maximize performance and engagement.
- Evaluate team performance and initiate corrective action or development plans as needed.
- Implement standardized training programs for all equipment and processes.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
Production Planning & Execution
- Manage daily activities of production, maintenance, and shipping departments to meet production targets and exceed customer expectations.
- Oversee daily, routine, and high-priority tasks, ensuring timely completion and quality results.
- Schedule, monitor, and assign duties and projects to production teams.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Process Manager, Production Planning, & Shipping Manager to coordinate workflow, material availability, and capacity planning to achieve KPI targets.
- Anticipate operational challenges and mitigate risks to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
Maintenance & Equipment Optimization
- Ensure preventive maintenance procedures are followed, and production equipment operates efficiently.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Manager to minimize downtime and maximize equipment uptime.
- Oversee technological advancements to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Ensure efficient use of utilities and resources across the facility.
Safety & Compliance
- Partner with the Corporate Safety Manager to implement and maintain plant safety procedures, training programs, and compliance with OSHA and company policies.
- Oversee plant emergency responses, including nights and weekends as required.
Reporting & Administration
- Assist in developing capital expenditure recommendations and maintenance budgets.
- Monitor and report production, efficiency, and quality metrics to senior leadership.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and lead cross-functional process optimization projects.
- Ensure open communication across all levels of the organization.
- Perform administrative tasks including employee reviews, time tracking, and departmental documentation.
Performance Metrics
- Production Efficiency: Achievement of production targets while minimizing downtime and labor inefficiencies.
- Quality Performance: Reduction in scrap, rework, and customer compliance; improvement of first-pass yield.
- Safety Compliance: Adherence to OSHA and company safety standards; reduction of incidents and near misses.
- Team Development: Employee engagement, retention, and training completion rates.
- Operational Effectiveness: Schedule adherence, optimized workflow, and utility/resource efficiency.
- Continuous Improvement: Implementation and measurable results from process improvement projects and technological upgrades.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive production management experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Proven leadership skills managing multi-department teams (production, maintenance, shipping).
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma & continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Outlook); ERP/MRP experience required – Epicor background preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with variable noise levels and temperatures.
