Manufacturing Production Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations and lead all production departments.
• Manage, train, develop, and mentor production personnel; foster a strong team environment.
• Coordinate and expedite multiple concurrent jobs through various fabrication departments.
• Develop and implement workflow policies and procedures focused on efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Support production expansion efforts to meet increasing customer demand.
• Attend weekly production meetings and communicate department updates, challenges, and priorities.
• Track, evaluate, and analyze production data to identify areas for productivity improvement.
• Prepare and deliver accurate daily/weekly production reports.
• Ensure production deadlines, budgets, and quality requirements are consistently met.
• Assess machine and personnel resources to minimize downtime and optimize output.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and quality control to improve processes and document changes.
• Maintain strict adherence to all safety standards and enforce PPE requirements.
• Communicate regularly with executive leadership regarding operational performance, issues, and solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of industrial manufacturing experience, including management.
• Strong background in sheet metal and plate fabrication processes, including welding, stamping, punching, bending, and assembly.
• Hands-on understanding of fabrication machinery and equipment.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting fabrication drawings.
• Advanced MS Excel skills required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar engineering software.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, communication, and logistics management skills.
• Effective team builder with proven leadership and delegation capabilities.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.