Production Manager

Production Manager $90,000 - $105,000 per year | Palatka, FL | On‑Site | Permanent Building Critical Infrastructure in the US | Excellent Benefits + Relocation Assistance + Strong Work Culture + More! A bit about us: We are a heavy steel and fabrication company that has been in business for over 100 years. Our steel is used to build critical infrastructure in the United States. We use high‑tech CNC equipment to fabricate tons of structural steel every year. Currently, our Palatka, FL, plant is hiring for a Production Manager. The hours are 5 am – 5 pm Monday to Thursday and 5 hours on Friday. Why join us? Competitive Base Salary! Excellent Benefits Package! Flexible Work Schedules! Accelerated Career Growth! Job Details Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations within assigned production departments, ensuring work is completed efficiently and according to plan. Maintain high standards for organization, housekeeping, and 5S while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with the Production Scheduler to review production demands, identify gaps, and adjust resources as needed. Ensure teams follow established fabrication processes and work to improve productivity and operational efficiency. Plan and manage labor resources to support smooth workflow and on‑time production. Execute production schedules with a focus on safety, quality, timeliness, and cost control. Lead, coach, and develop area leads and team members to drive strong performance. Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and training new employees within the department. Provide clear direction, performance feedback, and additional training when necessary; address performance concerns as needed. Partner with Human Resources to ensure company policies are communicated, understood, and consistently applied. Maintain necessary documentation for projects and departmental activities. Foster open communication with employees and encourage their input on problem solving and process improvements. Support and reinforce workplace safety initiatives by identifying risks and ensuring adherence to EHS policies. Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred. Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, with experience developing or implementing improvement programs. Experience in manufacturing environments required; steel fabrication experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of operational management and basic business or financial principles. Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills. Highly organized with solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr