Production Manager

Primary location: Hebron, Ohio
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $93,000 to $100,500 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more. 
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager serves as the operational leader for production activities at the Lamit Plant. This role is accountable for executing cost, safety, quality, delivery, customer service, and people objectives while ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant manufacturing operations. The Production Manager provides leadership for production planning, workforce management, continuous improvement initiatives, inventory control, and operational execution to achieve business objectives and customer expectations.

What’s in it for you?

• Lead plant operations and make a direct impact on safety, quality, and production performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team while shaping the future of the operation.

What does Production Manager do?

Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Promotes a culture of safety and environmental responsibility through visible leadership and accountability.
• Models and reinforces safe work practices and compliance with applicable safety and environmental standards.
• Ensures plant safety systems are effectively implemented, risks are identified and mitigated, and employees receive appropriate safety training.
• Supports incident investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Operations & Production Management

• Leads daily production activities to ensure attainment of safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Reviews production schedules, performance metrics, quality standards, and customer requirements, taking corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance.
• Determines staffing, equipment, and material requirements to support production demand.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain and Planning teams to optimize workflows and execute production schedules.
• Manages inventory and material availability, including Hillard stock, Tectum blanks, and materials supplied from Tectum Newark.
• Controls salvage activities, scrap reduction initiatives, manpower planning, and overtime utilization.
• Ensures readiness for PFS audits and support successful audit outcomes.

Continuous Improvement & Business Excellence

• Identifies, prioritizes, and leads continuous improvement initiatives across all phases of the manufacturing process.
• Utilizes Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Develops and implements forward-looking initiatives that enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational effectiveness.
• Supports SAP integration activities to improve operational efficiency and data accuracy.
• Executes New Product Development (NPD) test plans and supports successful product implementation.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Provides leadership, direction, coaching, and development to production and maintenance personnel.
• Establishes performance expectations and holds team members accountable for achieving operational objectives.
• Supports workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, employee development, and employee relations activities in partnership with Human Resources.
• Fosters employee engagement and promotes a positive, high-performance work environment.
• Participates in daily operating reviews, planning meetings, and other business management forums.
• Serves as backup to the Plant Project Planner as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct reporting relationships include the following:

• Planning Analyst (1)
• Production Employees (~15)
• Maintenance Coordinator (1)

Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma/GED equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of five years of manufacturing leadership experience with demonstrated supervisory responsibility.

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency with SAP, EPICOR, or comparable ERP systems.
• Effective organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functional areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Results-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to drive operational performance and business results.

What will make you successful?

• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Strong incident investigation and root-cause analysis skills, including the use of tools such as 5-Why analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

What will make you stand out?

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Operations Manager (COM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

 Physical and Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:  sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard level of noise common to an office environment including office equipment and co-workers speaking to each other and on phones. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment when entering the floor of manufacturing facilities based on the specific requirements of each location.

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Why should you join Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Newark OH)

Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of twenty Armstrong plants in North America. Our Tectum manufacturing plant employs many people across 2 shifts who are involved in the manufacturing and shipping of our Tectum product.  With over 60 years of innovation and experience in reducing noise worldwide, our Tectum plant has the right product for your noise problem.

This position is located in beautiful and historical Newark, Ohio, the county seat of Licking County, 40 miles northeast of Columbus.  We also have another location in nearby Hebron. Licking County has lots to offer.  We have an abundance of parks including Newark Earthworks, the National Historic Landmark where visitors can explore 2,000-year-old geometric earthworks that served as both cathedral and astronomical observatories for the Hopewell Culture.   If you want to stay indoors, The Midland Theatre is a beautiful 1,200-seat theatre offers exciting and affordable family-friendly shows, legendary artists, world-class dance, and intimate stage-door performances.

Tectum Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!