Company Overview:
Nelson Global engineers, manufactures, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world’s leading OEMs. With 21 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and governance. By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries and technologies of the future.
Position Overview:
The Production Area Manager oversees the manufacturing plant’s weld or metal forming processes and adds improvements to ensure strategic and production goals are met.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide leadership and direction to plant supervisors and production team members in order to meet plant production, quality and cost metrics while ensuring a safe working environment
• Maintain and coordinate production schedules and manage headcount requirements
• Supervise and develop Supervisors and Team Leads; complete performance reviews, identify personnel and overtime requirements, staffing resolutions and addressing employee concerns, including consistent policy application
• Interact effectively with Customers for production needs
• Partnership with safety leadership to ensure a safe workplace
• Recommend, drive and support Continuous Improvement projects 
• Provide leadership with production and financial information as requested to ensure the plant meets goals, metrics and business needs
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned

• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role

• Ability to work with all levels of personnel, from leadership to shop floor employees
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internet proficiency required
• Strong time management skills, including organization and prioritization
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to support and motivate others as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and excellent self-management skill