Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Description

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the mill, ensuring maximum throughput and yield while maintaining safety and environmental standards. This role involves managing maintenance, budget, employee relations, materials, supplier relationships, continuous improvement, customer relations, and ensuring overall plant profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day mill operations to assure maximum throughput and yield.

• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental practices.

• Oversee maintenance and budget management.

• Cultivate positive employee and labor relationships.

• Manage materials and supplier relations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain strong customer relations.

• Assure overall profitability of plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Proficiency in production management and mechanical engineering.

• Strong skills in process improvement and steel manufacturing.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to focus on safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience in steel manufacturing, especially in pipe/tube manufacturing or welded steel products.

• Familiarity with ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) operations.

• Preferred degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.

• Understanding of machine operation, mechanical systems, and stress/pressure concepts.

• Experience in continuous improvement techniques such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis.

• Proficiency in data analytics, including KPI management, trend analysis, defect reduction, and OEE/efficiency tracking.

Work Environment

The role is based in a heavy manufacturing environment. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, profit-sharing opportunities, production and safety incentive bonuses, annual safety boot and eyewear allowances, tuition reimbursement, and company-paid training/certifications. The company also offers employee recognition programs, career advancement, and cross-training opportunities, with a 20-30% bonus potential based on company and personal performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Panama City, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a $0 employee-cost health and dental plan option for eligible employees. Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5% of earnings. Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Profit-sharing opportunities. Production and safety incentive bonuses. Annual safety boot allowance and prescription safety eyewear allowance. Tuition reimbursement and company-paid training/certifications. Employee recognition and idea-program bonuses. Career advancement and cross-training opportunities.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Panama City,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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