Production Manager

Production Manager / Plant ManagerPosition Summary: The Production Manager / Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, safety, quality, and output of a pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) manufacturing facility. This role directs daily production operations across primary framing, secondary framing, roll-forming, panel, and paint/finishing lines, ensuring on-time delivery of engineered building packages that meet customer specifications and applicable codes. The Production Manager / Plant Manager is the site champion for the facility's IAS (International Accreditation Service) accreditation and upholds the manufacturing, quality, and documentation standards required to maintain that accreditation, while representing the plant's practices in alignment with Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) guidelines and industry best practices.Key Responsibilities:Production & Operations: Plan, schedule, and direct all plant production activities, including structural steel framing (primary and secondary members), roll-formed panel, trim, and paint/coating operations, to meet the master production schedule.Quality & IAS Accreditation: Serve as the facility's operational lead for maintaining IAS AC472 (or applicable) accreditation for metal building systems manufacturing, including fabrication, quality control, and welding programs.Industry Standards & MBMA Alignment: Ensure manufacturing practices, design tolerances, and product documentation are consistent with MBMA Metal Building Systems Manual guidelines and current industry standards.Safety & Compliance: Champion a safety-first culture; enforce OSHA regulations and company EHS policies across all production areas, including crane/rigging, welding, and paint booth operations.People Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and supervise production supervisors, leads, and hourly production staff across all shifts.Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Track and report KPIs: on-time shipment percentage, labor productivity, scrap/rework cost, safety incident rate, and quality escape rate. Identify and implement process improvements, capital equipment upgrades, and layout changes to increase capacity and reduce cost per ton/unit. Prepare and manage the plant's operating budget in coordination with senior leadership.Position Requirements - Qualifications:Required: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 5+ years of progressive manufacturing/plant management experience, with at least 2 years in structural steel, pre-engineered metal buildings, or related steel fabrication. Working knowledge of AISC and AWS welding/fabrication standards, and familiarity with IAS accreditation requirements for metal building manufacturers. Demonstrated experience managing production schedules, labor, and quality in a fast-paced, made-to-order manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and plant safety program management. Proficiency with ERP/MRP production systems, Microsoft Office, and production reporting tools.Preferred: Prior experience in a PEMB manufacturing facility (primary/secondary framing, roll-forming, and paint lines). Familiarity with MBMA technical publications and metal building design/manufacturing tolerances. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification. Experience supporting IAS, ISO 9001, or similar third-party quality accreditation audits.Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Regular presence on the production floor, including exposure to noise, heat, welding operations, and moving equipment; appropriate PPE required. Ability to walk, stand, and climb (stairs, ladders, mezzanines) for extended periods during plant walkthroughs. Occasional lifting up to 25-50 lbs. Some travel may be required for supplier visits, industry meetings (including MBMA events), or multi-site coordination.Location: Pottsville