What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Alcom LLC?
Company Overview:
ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs
Our team proudly manufactures 160 standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don’t just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs
At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all production activities within the trailer manufacturing facility. This role focuses on leading fabrication and assembly operations to meet production goals while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, hands-on experience in metal fabrication and trailer assembly, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor.
Functions and Responsibilities
Direct and manage daily trailer fabrication and assembly operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives.
Lead and coach supervisors, team leads, and production employees to achieve operational targets.
Ensure proper coordination between welding, fabrication, decals and final assembly departments to maintain production flow.
Monitor production performance metrics (output, efficiency, scrap, rework) and implement corrective actions as needed.
Champion safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Maintain high-quality standards by ensuring work meets engineering and customer specifications.
Drive lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement projects to increase throughput and reduce waste.
Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and support equipment reliability.
Partner with HR to support staffing, training, and performance management of production teams.
Prepare and present daily/weekly production reports to senior leadership.
- Manages the employee schedule to ensure adequate labor is available to meet production targets. Maintains the labor rate within the established range and seeks to improve efficiencies.
Desired Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
Preferred 5 years of leadership experience in a metal fabrication or trailer manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, and assembly operations.
Demonstrated success in leading teams to meet or exceed production targets.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/production scheduling systems.