Production Manager
Licking County Chamber of Commerce · Heath, OH · 3 wk ago
MarketingFull-time
Operations Department | Full-Time | Heath, Ohio | No travel required
About the role
As Production Manager, you'll take full ownership of our Cushion and BiteLok product lines — from the people on the floor to the products that ship out the door. You'll be the driving force behind smart, efficient production, and a key partner in shaping what we build next through hands-on R&D and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Own every stage of production for Klarity Cushions and BiteLok products - materials and equipment, quality, nonconforming items, team supervision, and testing
- Keep production running on time and on budget
- Build a stronger department - championing growth, development, and retention across your team
- Master departmental workflow processes inside and out
- Keep the department stocked and running - from the smallest to the largest need
- Manage the flow of raw goods, components, and supplies
- Keep equipment running at its best through proactive maintenance
- Own the paperwork that keeps production compliant - work instructions, build records, and operational documentation
- Help shape what's next - contributing to R&D on new items and documentation
Requirements
- A natural leader - people want to work for you and follow your lead
- A sharp understanding of workflow processes, with an eye for improving them
- Hands-on experience working in a production department
- A critical thinker who solves problems before they become bigger ones
- Excels when working under pressure
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- 3+ years of production or operations management experience, ideally in the Medical Device industry or similar
- Familiarity with NetSuite or other ERP systems
Skills
- Ability to use Word, Excel, and other Microsoft programs
- Excellent written communication skills
- A creative, outside-the-box mindset - self motivated and quick to learn