Manufacturing Shop Manager

Career Opportunity: Manufacturing Shop Manager with HydraTech Engineered Products, LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio

 

Are you a manufacturing leader who thrives on the shop floor? Do you enjoy developing teams, solving production challenges and improving safety, quality and delivery? Are you ready to take ownership of a growing specialty-manufacturing operation? If so, apply today!

 

Pay: $68,000-$78,000 per year, plus performance-based bonuses

Schedule: Onsite, Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

HydraTech is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead its Cincinnati specialty-manufacturing operation. You will guide the team, set production priorities and ensure customer orders are completed safely, accurately, profitably and on schedule. A willingness to work hands-on when needed is preferred but not required.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, train and motivate manufacturing employees; assign work with realistic time expectations and communicate daily priorities.

• Create work orders and schedules; oversee fabrication, welding, assembly, vulcanizing, packaging and related shop activities.

• Review drawings and job requirements; track labor, productivity, lost time and on-time delivery to keep production on plan.

• Manage inventory records and purchasing; partner with vendors on pricing, availability, quality and delivery.

• Oversee quality inspections, root-cause analysis and corrective action plans.

• Coordinate domestic and international shipping documents, including packing lists, labels and bills of lading.

• Champion safety, near-miss reporting, 5S, cleanliness, equipment maintenance and shop organization.

• Provide hands-on support when needed, including occasional chemical-batch preparation using approved procedures; this capability is preferred but not required.

What You Bring:

• Relevant manufacturing experience; a degree is not required.

• Five or more years of manufacturing experience and at least three years leading employees.

• Experience in fabrication, welding, assembly or custom manufacturing, including scheduling, inventory, purchasing, quality and shipping.

• Ability to read complex drawings, blueprints and specifications.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, communication, organization, problem-solving and attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory software; QuickBooks experience is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This role works in both an office and an active manufacturing environment and requires frequent standing, walking and sitting, plus occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

Why Join HydraTech?

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunity

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance

• Paid time off and a stable weekday schedule

• Ownership of a small operation that supports critical infrastructure

About HydraTech

HydraTech Engineered Products is a Cincinnati-based engineering, manufacturing and installation partner that creates custom solutions to repair, reinforce and extend the life of critical infrastructure across municipal, industrial, utility, transportation, power and marine markets.

Website: https://hydratechllc.com/

Apply Today!

If you are a manufacturing leader who enjoys building teams and improving operations, we invite you to apply online today! Hands-on capability is preferred but not required.

HydraTech Engineered Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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