Production Manager Custom Steel / Aluminum Fabrication

Job Description

Job Description

Production Manager | Custom Steel & Aluminum Fabrication
Owings Mills, MD
Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience managing a custom fabrication shop? We're looking for a Production Manager to oversee daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead a high-performing team producing custom steel and aluminum railings, stairs, platforms, and fabricated assemblies for a family owned fabrication company with over 50 years of service in the MD/VA/DC market.
What You'll Do

• Plan, schedule, and monitor production to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and material flow using Procore .
• Lead hiring, training, performance management, and development of production team members.
• Communicate production status, priorities, and potential delays across departments.
• Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) .
• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain quality standards, investigate production issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee equipment maintenance programs and support equipment acquisition planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Required: Experience managing a production facility that manufactures custom fabricated steel and aluminum products , such as railings, stairs, platforms, and structural assemblies.
• Strong understanding of welding processes including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods, raw materials, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing , process improvement, SOP development, and KPI management.
• Proficiency with Procore , Microsoft Excel, scheduling, inventory management, and purchase orders.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who understands both the shop floor and the business side of manufacturing. You are highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at solving problems, and have a proven ability to improve processes while leading teams to achieve production and quality goals.
Ready to lead a growing fabrication operation and make a measurable impact? Apply today!