Production Manager

Production Manager

near Edison, NJ

Are you looking to step into a leadership role where you can drive production planning, scheduling, and operational excellence within a fast-paced fabrication environment? This opportunity as a Production Manager offers the chance to oversee shop operations, manage production workflows, and ensure on-time delivery of custom-built products. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in structured production environments and enjoys improving efficiency, cost control, and team performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all shop production activities to ensure monthly production goals are achieved

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, updating daily to reflect progress and changes

• Coordinate with project management to review drawings, timelines, and upcoming production requirements

• Lead daily production meetings and end-of-day reviews to ensure alignment and completion of scheduled work

• Manage purchase orders, material planning, and vendor coordination to maintain production flow

• Monitor inventory levels, tool availability, and material usage to reduce waste and control costs

• Supervise shop personnel, enforce attendance policies, and handle performance management and discipline

• Ensure all production documentation, tracking sheets, and quality checkpoints are completed accurately

• Oversee shipping and receiving operations, including logistics coordination and documentation (BOLs, packing lists)

• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production environment aligned with company standards

• Lead health and safety initiatives, including OSHA compliance, training, and incident management

• Track labor, production costs, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with budget and goals

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• 4 years of production management experience in precast concrete or fabrication of architectural products

• 2 years of experience working with shop or architectural drawings

• 2 years of experience in production planning and scheduling

• 2 years of experience in precast concrete manufacturing

• Strong leadership and team management skills in a production or shop environment

• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and priorities simultaneously

• Experience with inventory management, purchasing, and vendor coordination

• Knowledge of production cost tracking and budgeting (COGS awareness)

• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in precast concrete or custom fabrication environments

• Background in structured production systems or scheduling software (Optimizer/MRP tools)

• Experience leading safety programs and OSHA compliance initiatives

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Paid time off

Pay Range:

$120K–$130K