Production Manager - Manufacturing Operations

Commtech Staffing

Job Description
Job Description
Production Manager - Manufacturing Operations

An established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations across a fast-paced metal fabrication facility. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, improving productivity, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring outstanding quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with a strong background in metal fabrication, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement who enjoys being on the production floor and working closely with operations teams.

Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations, including production, quality, maintenance, scheduling, safety, and workforce development.
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, increase throughput, and enhance overall operational performance.
Optimize production planning, labor utilization, equipment efficiency, inventory, and on-time delivery while meeting customer quality expectations.
Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and production teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Analyze KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, scrap, downtime, and productivity, implementing corrective actions to improve performance.
Partner with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve production challenges and support business growth.
Provide hands-on technical leadership and troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues on the production floor.

Qualifications
5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience as a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, or similar leadership role.
Strong background in metal fabrication, precision manufacturing, machining, welding, stamping, or sheet metal fabrication .
Proven experience leading Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems , production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management.
Strong working knowledge of metal fabrication processes.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to lead both management and shop floor teams.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or equivalent industry experience is highly preferred.

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