Production Operations Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Production Operations Manager to oversee daily production floor operations and ensure projects move efficiently through the manufacturing and fabrication process. This individual will serve as the operational hub between departments, monitoring workflow, identifying bottlenecks, forecasting labor needs, and ensuring deadlines are met.

This role is highly visible and requires someone who enjoys being on the production floor, communicating with teams, solving problems in real time, and keeping leadership informed of risks, delays, and resource needs before they impact delivery schedules

.The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented leader with experience in manufacturing, fabrication, production, warehouse operations, construction operations, plant management, cabinet shops, or similar production-driven environments

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Key Responsibiliti

• esOversee daily production floor operations and monitor project progress from start to completio
• n.Track production schedules, labor allocation, and departmental workflow to ensure deadlines are achieve
• d.Identify bottlenecks, delays, resource shortages, and production risks before they impact deliver
• y.Coordinate communication between departments including fabrication, paint, assembly, shipping, and project team
• s.Forecast labor requirements and staffing needs based on upcoming production demand
• s.Hold departments accountable for production schedules, commitments, and deliverable
• s.Provide leadership with clear updates regarding production status, labor needs, and operational challenge
• s.Monitor workflow metrics and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and productivit
• y.Assist with production planning, scheduling, and resource allocatio
• n.Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a culture of accountability and teamwor

k.Qualificatio

• ns5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse operations, construction operations, or similar environment
• s.Proven ability to manage production schedules, deadlines, and multiple priorities simultaneousl
• y.Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skill
• s.Experience forecasting labor needs and managing workflow across multiple department
• s.Ability to identify issues early and proactively develop solution
• s.Comfortable working on the production floor and interacting with employees at all level
• s.Experience with production scheduling software, Gantt charts, ERP systems, or manufacturing planning tools is a plu
• s.Degree preferred but not required; practical leadership and operations experience are valued mos

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Ideal Backgrou

• ndsManufacturing Operati
• onsProduction Managem
• entFabrication Sh
• opsCabinet & Millwork Operati
• onsConstruction Operati
• onsWarehouse & Distribution Operati
• onsIndustrial Product
• ionPlant Operati
• onsCustom Manufactur