Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to lead daily operations at our custom steel fabrication facility. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing CNC machining, paint, fabrication, and final assembly operations while ensuring alignment with company-wide strategic goals. The Production Manager will drive performance, quality, safety, and on-time delivery, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

As a member of the Management Team, the Production Manager will contribute to strategic planning, major business decisions, and the development of a high-performance workplace culture built on mutual trust and respect. This position also manages and improves the business processes to support organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee and directly coordinate, with the production supervisor, all daily production operations, including CNC machining, fabrication, paint, and final assembly.
• Ensure production meets or exceeds quality standards, customer requirements, and delivery deadlines.
• Develop and maintain a master production schedule that optimizes capacity, labor, and material flow.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, quality, and sales to streamline and execute supply chain processes.
• Monitor plant metrics and take corrective actions to ensure optimal efficiency and output.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop high-performing teams while promoting a safe, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Inspire and empower frontline teams to problem-solve and take ownership and responsibility for outcomes.
• Address employee issues proactively, support workforce development, and drive talent retention and growth.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen) to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Track and analyze KPIs to drive data-based decisions that enhance quality, efficiency, and cost control.
• Partner with engineering to improve manufacturability, reduce lead times, and optimize processes.
• Leverage ERP system for real-time production scheduling, labor management, and transparency.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Champion a safety-first culture aligned with OSHA standards and company protocols.
• Conduct regular audits, lead root cause investigations, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance systems and proactively address non-conformances.
• Promote continuous quality improvement in all manufacturing processes and outcomes.

Strategic Contribution

• Translate corporate strategic objectives into actionable plant-level initiatives.
• Provide leadership in plant capacity planning, equipment upgrades, and operational scaling.
• Lead change management efforts to support innovation and operational excellence.
• Report performance metrics to executive leadership and support business growth initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in metal fabrication environment.
• Proven success with Lean Manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations, including programming, tooling, and optimization.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, production planning, and operational KPIs.

Preferred:

• Experience in low-volume, high-mix, or made-to-order manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with steel fabrication processes.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Aligns operational execution with company vision and long-term goals.
• Leadership: Builds, motivates, and holds teams accountable to high-performance standards.
• Communication: Clear and effective communicator at all organizational levels.
• Problem Solving: Analytical, hands-on, and solutions-oriented with a data-driven mindset.
• Organization & Prioritization: Manages competing demands effectively in a dynamic production setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000