Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of department performance, with full accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and cost control. This role provides hands-on leadership to production teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory, industry, and internal standards. The Production Manager plays a critical role in maximizing uptime, meeting customer requirements, and developing a high-performing workforce.

Safety Leadership

• Champion a strong safety-first culture across all operations, with an emphasis on housekeeping and hazard awareness.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety policies.
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.

Operational Management

• Plan, organize, and manage galvanizing processes to meet production schedules, throughput targets, and customer requirements.
• Monitor line performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to maintain continuous and efficient flow.
• Oversee preventive maintenance activities and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime and production disruptions.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to all applicable industry standards and internal quality requirements.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and technical teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain product integrity.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality deviations.

Cost & Resource Control

• Manage operating budgets and monitor consumables, utilities, and material usage.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Optimize energy usage and reduce waste through process and equipment improvements.
• Lead, coach, and motivate production supervisors and hourly teams to achieve departmental goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support training and skill development initiatives.
• Foster accountability, engagement, and continuous learning within the workforce.
• Lead process optimization initiatives focused on efficiency, reliability, and consistency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools where appropriate to improve operational performance.
• Support capital projects and process upgrades related to operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferred experience within metal production or metal coating operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production or maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities in an industrial environment.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AISC, and related quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.