Production Manager - Fabrication, Weld & Crane Assembly

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary: Direct and manage manufacturing activities at Stellar Industries to achieve company goals related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development. Through servant leadership, strategic planning, continuous improvement, and a People First mindset, create an environment where employees are engaged, developed, respected, and empowered to achieve exceptional business results while maintaining a safe and positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Champion a People First culture by fostering an environment built on trust, respect, accountability, inclusion, and open communication.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, regularly engaging with team members to understand challenges, remove barriers, recognize contributions, and strengthen relationships.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to build organizational capability and future leadership pipelines.
• Promote employee engagement by ensuring team members are informed, involved, and connected to plant goals, business performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop talent while creating opportunities for employee growth, skill development, and career advancement.
• Ensure timely and meaningful recognition of individual and team achievements that support company values, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture where employee feedback is actively sought, valued, and acted upon to improve the work environment and overall employee experience.
• Support and model company values by demonstrating integrity, empathy, accountability, and servant leadership in all interactions.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership and employee development.
• Ability to build high-performing teams through trust, coaching, communication, and accountability.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Proven ability to create employee engagement and maintain a positive workplace culture.
• Effective conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead organizational change while maintaining employee commitment and morale.
  
  

Preferred Qualification And Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background with manufacturing practices/methods and process improvement programs required.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Company sponsored continuing education may be required.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
  
  

Requirements

Manufacturing & Operations, Operations