Production Manager

Fixture Concepts is a high-end commercial millwork and casework shop specializing in custom architectural woodworking projects across retail, commercial, residential, and specialty environments. We’re looking for a hands-on Production Manager to lead our shop operations, support and develop our people, and help build the structure and standards needed to take our operation to the next level – this is not a “sit behind a desk” manufacturing role.

We’re looking for someone who can lead from the floor, communicate with confidence, solve problems in real time, and keep production moving in a fast-paced custom fabrication environment. The right person will bring both operational leadership and a strong people-first mindset to a team of experienced craftsmen and shop employees.

If you thrive in environments where every day looks a little different, enjoy building processes and accountability, and take pride in creating a strong shop culture, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

Lead Shop Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations across two commercial woodworking manufacturing facilities (St. Peters, MO and Troy, MO)
• Manage production flow, scheduling, finishing, shipping, and shop coordination
• Help prioritize work and remove roadblocks to keep projects moving efficiently
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales throughout project execution
• Monitor labor, materials, schedules, and production performance

Lead and Develop People

• Directly supervise and support 35 shop employees
• Create accountability, structure, and clear expectations within the shop
• Coach, motivate, and develop employees while maintaining a strong team culture
• Handle employee performance conversations, hiring, discipline, and staffing support alongside leadership
• Be a visible, approachable leader who earns trust and respect on the floor

Build Standards and Improve Processes

• Help create and implement new and existing shop standards, workflows, and operational consistency
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, organization, and communication
• Improve coordination between departments and production stages
• Support inventory organization, production tracking, and overall shop accountability

Safety, Quality & Maintenance

• Maintain and reinforce a safe working environment
• Oversee safety practices, shop cleanliness, and maintenance coordination
• Support quality control efforts and ensure projects meet AWI standards
• Assist with machine, equipment, and facility maintenance planning

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in commercial millwork, cabinetry, woodworking, or architectural casework manufacturing
• Strong leadership presence with experience managing shop or production teams
• Working knowledge of woodworking machinery, fabrication processes, finishing, and materials
• Experience with production scheduling, workflow coordination, and operational management
• Ability to balance people leadership with production urgency
• Comfortable making decisions and adapting in a fast-moving environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of AWI Quality Standards preferred
• Experience building processes, accountability, and operational structure is a major plus

What Makes This Role Different:

• High visibility leadership role with direct impact on the future of the operation
• Opportunity to help shape systems, standards, and shop culture
• Tight-knit company environment where decisions happen quickly
• Variety of responsibilities and the ability to wear multiple hats
• Flexible environment with a strong level of ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced craftsmen on unique custom projects

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to walk the shop floor and move between multiple manufacturing areas throughout the day
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and occasionally climb stairs or ladders as needed in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials, tools, or equipment up to 50 pounds

This role requires responsiveness, adaptability, and ownership. Production doesn’t always stop at 5 PM, and successful leaders in this role understand how to balance urgency, communication, and flexibility in a custom shop environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salaried position based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Company provided cell phone or allowance
• Paid time off and holidays
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan and Contribution Match
• Long-term opportunity for growth and leadership impact

Fixture Concepts is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization.

Work Location: In person