Production Manager

Alloy Engineering is a 100% employee-owned company and a recognized leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance alloy equipment for demanding industrial environments. Our culture emphasizes innovation, safety, and continuous improvement, supported by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a commitment to developing future leaders.

Position Summary

The Production Manager will oversee all operations at our Berea facility, ensuring efficient production of custom alloy fabrications and components. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in metal fabrication, continuous improvement, and a strategic mindset. The Production Manager is expected to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and a “figure it out” mentality while fostering a culture of accountability and growth to mentor future leaders in the AECo organization. This position offers upward mobility, ideally preparing the individual for a future General Manager or equivalent role.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Direct and coordinate all manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.

• Optimize workflow across prep forming, welding, and assembly operations.

Leadership & Personnel Development

• Supervise and mentor a team of 20–30 skilled tradespeople, including forming operators and welders.

• Implement or support structured leadership training programs for operators, team leads, and supervisors.

• Build a culture of continuous learning and professional development, preparing high-potential employees for future leadership roles.

• Manage daily maintenance and preventive maintenance planning for critical equipment.

Strategic & Critical Thinking

• Contribute to long-term operational strategies aligned with company growth objectives.

• Use data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement – use existing tools and develop better tools.

• Exhibit adaptability and resourcefulness in solving complex operational challenges.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive yearly continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, new processes and equipment, and reduce waste and rework.

• Champion innovation and process optimization.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce rigorous safety standards and maintain compliance with OSHA and internal policies.

Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, purchasing, maintenance, sales, and project management teams to meet technical requirements and delivery timelines.

• Support Inventory management and aid in periodic counts.

Inventory & Budget

• Manage kitting operations for raw materials and finished goods.

• Monitor operational budgets, focusing on cost control and profitability.

• Analyze project performance in real-time and generate improvement or recovery actions to get them back on track.

•Upon completion of projects, perform analysis of performance and create actions around future continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in manufacturing management, preferably in metal fabrication or precision machining.

• Strong understanding of forming and welding processes and high-temperature alloy applications.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build cohesive teams and drive change.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and data-driven decision-making.

• Background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and critically.

Working Conditions

Frequent interaction on the shop floor with forming and welding personnel.

Ability to inspect equipment and address operational challenges as needed.