We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our sheet metal fabrication operations specializing in food processing equipment.
The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing expertise with a strong focus on high-quality stainless steel fabrication and sanitary design. You will oversee the production floor, ensuring all equipment meets strict food-grade standards (e.g., 3-A, FDA, USDA), while managing schedules, maintaining quality, and leading a skilled team of fabricators and welders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Oversight: Plan, schedule, and direct daily fabrication activities to ensure food processing machinery and components are manufactured efficiently and on time.
Sanitary Quality Control: Enforce rigorous quality standards specific to the food industry. Ensure all products meet sanitary design requirements, focusing on eliminating crevices, proper drainage, and achieving food-grade surface finishes.
Technical & Welding Guidance: Utilize your practical knowledge of sanitary TIG welding (GTAW) to guide the team. Ensure proper techniques are used for purging, minimizing weld distortion, and achieving smooth, pit-free welds suitable for food contact.
Design & Blueprint Translation: Read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD or SolidWorks. Collaborate with engineering to ensure sanitary design principles are practical and manufacturable on the shop floor.
Material Management: Oversee the proper handling, storage, and processing of 304 and 316 stainless steel to prevent cross-contamination and preserve material integrity.
Team Leadership & Training: Hire, train, and mentor production staff. Ensure fabricators and polishers understand the critical importance of sanitary finishes and food-safe manufacturing practices.
Process & Equipment Management: Optimize shop workflow for sheet metal machinery (press brakes, lasers, shears, polishing stations) and implement lean manufacturing principles tailored to custom equipment builds.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Production Manager, Shop Foreman, or similar leadership role within a custom manufacturing or job shop environment.
Industry Expertise: Extensive background in sheet metal fabrication with a mandatory focus on stainless steel. Direct experience manufacturing food processing, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical equipment is highly preferred.
Technical Skills: * Deep understanding of sanitary TIG welding standards and techniques.
Proficiency in navigating and interpreting models in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
Knowledge of mechanical polishing and finishing techniques to achieve specific Ra (Roughness Average) values required for food-grade surfaces.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with 3-A Sanitary Standards, FDA, or USDA manufacturing guidelines for equipment design.
Soft Skills: Decisive leadership, clear communication, and the ability to bridge the gap between engineering and the production floor.
Safety: Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, shop safety, and the specific hazards associated with stainless steel fabrication (e.g., hexavalent chromium mitigation).
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time position based in Cincinnati, OH
Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (with flexibility as needed)
Competitive salary (~$85,000 annually, depending on experience)
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off + paid holidays
Monthly phone allowance
Opportunity to make a direct impact in a growing, international company
ABOUT DSI DANTECH
DSI Dantech is the world’s only provider of all three major food processing technologies: cryogenic, mechanical, and plate freezing systems. We deliver customized solutions to the global food industry with a strong focus on efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.
With over 250 employees worldwide, we foster a culture built on Passion, Strong relations, Commitment & Quality.
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Application deadline:
As soon as possible
