Director of Production

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Build the Future of Luxury Golf. Golfsheds is redefining the golf industry by designing and manufacturing the world’s finest luxury golf simulator buildings. As demand continues to grow nationwide, we’re looking for an exceptional operations leader to build a world‑class manufacturing organization capable of scaling with our vision. This is more than a production management role. As our Director of Production, you’ll be responsible for designing and leading the entire production operation—from people and processes to capacity planning, facility layout, and operational excellence. You’ll create the systems that allow Golfsheds to consistently deliver premium quality while increasing efficiency, throughput, and profitability. If you’re passionate about manufacturing, leadership, continuous improvement, and building organizations that scale, we’d love to meet you. What You’ll Do You will own the day-to-day and long‑term performance of our production facility while helping shape the future of manufacturing at Golfsheds. Production Leadership Lead all production operations across fabrication, assembly, finishing, quality control, and shipping Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing production leaders and teams Establish clear organizational structure, roles, and accountability throughout the production department Recruit, hire, train, and retain exceptional production talent Foster a culture centered around safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement Capacity & Production Planning Develop production schedules that align with customer demand and company growth objectives Analyze throughput and identify production bottlenecks Determine true production capacity and develop strategies to increase monthly output Balance labor, equipment, and facility resources to maximize efficiency Ensure production commitments align with installation schedules and customer expectations Process Design & Operational Excellence Design and continuously improve production workflows and manufacturing processes Lead facility layout improvements to optimize workflow, efficiency, and safety Standardize work instructions, production systems, and quality procedures Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Drive reductions in waste, downtime, scrap, and rework Financial & Operational Management Develop and manage the annual production budget Monitor labor cost per unit, production efficiency, and overall manufacturing costs Evaluate capital equipment investments and automation opportunities Improve productivity while maintaining Golfsheds’ premium quality standards Manage production resources to maximize profitability and operational performance KPI Management & Accountability Develop, monitor, and improve key manufacturing metrics, including: Production throughput Units completed per month Labor efficiency On‑time delivery Quality performance Scrap and rework rates Schedule adherence Safety performance Equipment utilization Inventory accuracy Establish clear expectations for department leaders and create a culture of accountability through measurable performance goals. Cross‑Functional Leadership Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, Operations, and Installation teams to ensure every department is aligned with production capacity and customer commitments. Responsibilities include: Aligning production schedules with incoming sales Coordinating material availability with Purchasing Working with Engineering on manufacturability improvements Ensuring Shipping and Installation teams receive completed projects on schedule Supporting executive leadership with production forecasting and operational planning What We’re Looking For 7+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience Proven experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and capacity management Experience improving manufacturing processes using Lean or Continuous Improvement principles Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and production costs Ability to analyze data and make operational decisions using KPIs Strong problem‑solving mindset with a passion for building scalable systems Comfortable leading organizational change and process improvements Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or Business degree (or equivalent experience) Experience in construction manufacturing, modular construction, steel fabrication, or custom manufacturing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications Experience implementing ERP or manufacturing software systems Multi‑site or rapid‑growth manufacturing experience is a plus What Success Looks Like Within your first year, you will: Build a scalable production organization capable of supporting rapid company growth Increase monthly production capacity while maintaining exceptional quality Establish standardized manufacturing processes across every department Improve labor efficiency and reduce production costs Minimize scrap, rework, and production delays Develop future production leaders within the organization Create measurable KPIs and accountability systems throughout production Build a production facility recognized for quality, efficiency, and execution #J-18808-Ljbffr