Production Manager

Production Manager

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee day-to-day operations within a metal fabrication manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing people, coordinating production, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

We are open to candidates with a strong general manufacturing management background. Experience in metal fabrication, welding, machining, or a similar environment is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production employees, supervisors, and day-to-day floor operations.
• Plan and schedule production to meet customer deadlines and company goals.
• Monitor production efficiency, workflow, and staffing needs.
• Maintain and improve quality control processes and standards.
• Identify production issues and work with the team to develop solutions.
• Coordinate materials, manpower, equipment, and production priorities.
• Complete production reports, paperwork, documentation, and other administrative tasks.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Work closely with management and other departments to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and overall shop performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing people in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of quality control and manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable handling production paperwork and documentation.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to understand equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Metal fabrication experience is a plus, but general manufacturing management experience will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000–$100,000+ salary, depending on experience
• Full benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to make an impact and grow with the organization

Please reach out to Mallory McQuistan at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io with any questions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.