Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Summary

The Production Manager oversees daily operations in a structural steel fabrication shop to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role manages multiple trade teams, coordinates several projects at once, and drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity. The Production Manager interprets shop drawings, ensures compliance with AISC and AWS standards, and collaborates closely with engineering, quality control, and inspectors to resolve technical and production issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily structural steel shop operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production.
• Manage and provide direction to welders, fitters, machine operators, paint and cleaning crews, and shipping and receiving teams.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously to meet tight production schedules and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Interpret shop drawings and structural drawings and ensure all work complies with AISC standards and AWS codes.
• Partner with engineering, quality control, and inspectors to resolve technical or production issues quickly and effectively.
• Track labor, materials, and workflow to maintain accurate production information and support scheduling and planning.
• Drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, and productivity across the shop.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
• Use CAD software and fixture design knowledge to support efficient fabrication and accurate production.
• Leverage Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat to prepare reports, track performance, and communicate project status.
• Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cross‑team problem solving.
• Provide clear leadership, coaching, and feedback to team members to support their development and performance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in steel fabrication processes.
• Detailed knowledge of AISC standards and AWS codes.
• Ability to interpret shop drawings and structural drawings accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.
• Effective leadership qualities with the ability to manage diverse production teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Experience with fixture design.

This is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA.

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $44 - $63