PRODUCTION MANAGER

Overview The Production Manager supervises all prefabrication (prefab) shop personnel, taking ultimate accountability for project or subset of project. Directs the tasks of staff and participates in prefab work as needed. Compensation: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour depending on experience. General Responsibilities Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed Earn and maintain customer’s trust Uphold the core values of the organization Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job Specific Responsibilities Communication/Safety/Quality Control Ensure employees follow policies and procedures, including: Enforce company cell phone usage Takes accountability for counseling and correcting employees acting as a witness and raising the flag when something is not right Ensures employees work safely wearing all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Perform daily huddles, safety minutes, roll call and stretch and flex Manage and correct any grievances or behavior problems Recommend and supervise any necessary training Ensure the crew has adequate tools Take a piece of the overall job on larger projects such as one-line, fire alarm, branch circuits, site lighting, equipment (mechanical or pool, etc). Read and understand contract documents for project Maintain a secondary and in some cases third plan Motivate crew and project Preplan the project to stay at least two weeks ahead of crew, including: Orders material and tools for the prefab shop floor, ensuring available for the crew Acts conscientiously about costs Orders prefab for jobsite Keeps a daily to do list Understands abilities of crew Schedules and accurately man loads crew communicating with foreman Prioritize according to the needs of the project and the customer Take accountability and responsibility for quality control and productivity in area and: Catch and correct errors Ensure employees are safe, complete task correctly and then work on speed Communicate goals for the jobsite to employees working at all levels of Encore Electric, Inc. using the tell-back procedure Communicate and coordinate with other trades for the project Lead by example Orientate employees to safety, logistics and scope on the jobsite Walk the job with new employees and employees from the office/new hire orientation Effectively communicate and define employees role with them on the project, ensuring employee understands how they fit into the overall job and how the manager wants their work done Effectively communicate with superiors Read and understand basic blueprints Handle material required for the job Perform duties as assigned by supervisor Take accountability for a clean and safe work area Enforce 50/100 rule: one person can carry no more than 50 lbs., no two people should carry more than 100 lbs. Enforce 5 second 5 feet rule: all material can be accessed within 5’ or 5 seconds Responsible for overall man loading Other duties Other duties as may be assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Abilities of crew Skills in: Multitasking Thinking on their feet to overcome, adapt to change scope, schedule and job conditions Leading and instructing others Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks Managing people Managing complex tasks, breaking them down to their component levels Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees Organizing work to accomplish tasks Reading, writing and math Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs Problem solving Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment Preparing and working with schedules Physical Requirements Driving Sitting Climbing Lifting (up to 50 lbs) Standing Stooping Vision acuity (near and far) Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent is required with a degree in related field being preferred. At least five years’ experience as a Production Leader in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Green Belt-Six Sigma or higher is preferred. Experience with ISO 9001 Certification and Quality Controller processes and strong managerial experience – lead of team of 30 people is also preferred. Demonstrated leadership skills are required. Completion of Leadership Level I Leadership (Supervision) is a plus. Benefits Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice. Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program. Applications Applications will close for this position on: April 1, 2026 or until role has been filled. Contacts For questions regarding this role, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Encore Electric