Operations & Production Manager – Metal Manufacturing

Akron, OH (100% Onsite) | $90,000–$110,000/year, DOE | M–F, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Relocation considered for the right candidate; local preferred

About Our Client

A small, privately owned and growing metal plating manufacturer in Akron, OH, serving automotive, aerospace, and general industrial customers. Mission: error-free, on-time plating with continuous improvement.

Our client is seeking a hands-on Operations & Production Manager to lead the Akron facility day-to-day — owning the shop floor, keeping jobs moving, holding the team accountable, and driving quality and delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Own daily operations and lead the team; manage staffing, workflow, throughput, and on-time delivery
• Run a first-in/first-out workflow via production board and Excel; set priorities
• Hold employees accountable for procedures and documentation; ensure quality/customer specs are met
• Troubleshoot production issues; coordinate maintenance and preventative maintenance
• Partner with the Office Manager/quality-manufacturing function and leadership
• Maintain a safe, organized shop and drive continuous improvement
• Microsoft environment (Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint); comfortable with spreadsheets.

Requirements

• ~2–3+ years hands-on metal manufacturing experience preferred, not required — strong manufacturing/production/operations management experience also considered
• No degree required; relevant technical training/certifications a plus
• Skills: production leadership, job-shop workflow, scheduling, people management, quality documentation, safety, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, basic MS Office
• Must be comfortable in a smaller manufacturing environment, close to the floor

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000–$110,000/year, DOE
• Medical: company pays 80% of premium
• 401(k): 3.5% company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate (local preferred)

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.