Are you a hands-on leader who would be excited to work within a state-of-the-art facility for a company that has developed an amazing culture? Please read on!
About Storch
At Storch, we lead the future of manufacturing through bold innovation and purposeful simplicity. We design and build engineered magnetic solutions and distribute precision magnet products that help materials move, machines perform, and people work with greater efficiency and safety. Founded in Detroit in 1952, Storch has grown into a respected leader in magnetic equipment design and innovation. Our offerings include magnetic conveyors, magnetic separators, lifting and holding magnets, and custom assemblies — all supported by in-house engineering, fabrication, and quality assurance. We’re committed to solving customer problems proactively, turning challenges into opportunities, and creating a workplace where people feel valued, safe, empowered, and inspired.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Production Manager who is ready to lead, optimize, and elevate our manufacturing operation while growing with us into the future. This role comes at an exciting time for our company as we build on a strong foundation and continue to evolve our operations for the future. You will have the opportunity to shape the next chapter of our manufacturing leadership by strengthening systems, enhancing collaboration, and driving greater clarity, consistency, and performance across the plant. You will lead a talented team of welders, fabricators, production personnel, and quality professionals with the goal of taking a good operation and making it great. This seat is ideal for someone who values innovation, simplicity, and long-term relationships.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and Develop the Team: Build a high-performing production team that values respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee all plant operations from fabrication and assembly to shipping, ensuring that production, quality, safety, and cost goals are met.
- Design and Implement Systems: Build and refine processes and quality systems that reduce scrap, rework, and downtime while increasing throughput, reliability, and first-time yield.
- Manage Projects and Processes: Lead operational projects such as new product launches, process upgrades, and facility improvements, coordinating across departments.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with engineering, sales, purchasing, and quality to ensure customer expectations and company objectives align.
- Champion Culture and Values: Model and reinforce Storch’s Core Values in every decision and interaction.
The Ideal Candidate
- Strong background in project management, process improvement, and team development.
- Hands-on leader who thrives on the production floor and collaborates across departments.
- Skilled in budget management, financial analysis, and operational efficiency.
- Knowledgeable in quality assurance systems and safety best practices.
- Familiar with, or eager to learn, the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®).
You’ll Love Working Here If You Live These Values
- Relationships Matter – You treat others with respect and believe that strong communication and teamwork lead to shared success.
- Innovative Approach – You embrace learning, adapt proactively, and enjoy finding better ways to improve quality and processes.
- Integrity in Action – You keep your word, build trust through follow-through, and take ownership of your results.
- Warrior Mentality – You face challenges with focus and determination, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth.
What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months
- Reliable processes and quality systems in place, and improving performance.
- Scrap and rework reduced; first-pass yield and efficiency trending upward.
- Team members engaged, capable, and clear on expectations.
- Strong cross-department collaboration aligned with company goals.
- Visible improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- A culture of accountability and continuous improvement fully taking root.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Quarterly performance-based profit-sharing incentive.
- Long-term career growth within an innovative, values-driven organization.
- A workplace where contribution and creativity are recognized and rewarded.
