Production Manager Job
Armstrong World Industries · Hebron, OH
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $93k–$101k
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Armstrong World Industries (industrial) in Hebron, OH. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive.
- They ask for
- Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, SAP
- Base pay
- $93k–$101k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $120k–$150k. This one lists $93k–$101k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 44 production engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 43 other live production postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- About 29% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $121k–$151k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 66%
- ✓ Lean 52%
- EHS / safety 36%
- ✓ Six Sigma 30%
- New product launch 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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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.
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DATE: Oct 14, 2026
Location
Hebron, Ohio, United States, 43025
Company
Armstrong World Industries
Primary location: Hebron, Ohio
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: Non-compete: No
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
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 relat
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