Area Manager – Forge

Location: North Vernon, Indiana

Type: Direct Hire

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays

Position Summary:

Reliance One, Inc. is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the forging department. This role is responsible for ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are consistently met, managing team performance and resources, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations and performance of the forge area, including production output, cost control, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Lead all aspects of people management, including recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, performance reviews, and enforcing company policies.
• Drive operational goals by contributing to strategic plans, implementing action plans, and supporting plant-wide improvement initiatives.
• Set production priorities based on customer demand, resource availability, and equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with production control to resolve scheduling issues and implement practical solutions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments (maintenance, engineering, quality, etc.) to maintain equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Analyze and report on operational data and performance trends to inform decision-making and improvement efforts.
• Build strong relationships across business, sales, and engineering to ensure service level expectations are met.
• Champion safety, compliance, and workforce engagement on the shop floor.
• Support joint initiatives and facility-wide communication strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Education:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in direct supervision within a manufacturing environment
• Forging or similar manufacturing experience required

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement:

Reliance One, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.