Production Manager

Overview

Production Manager – JR Bolton
Company: JR Bolton

Location:

Sugar Hill / Buford, GA
Industry: Residential Home Services (HVAC & Fireplace)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

JR Bolton has been a trusted name in home comfort across Northeast Georgia for over 40 years. We specialize in HVAC systems and fireplace solutions, and we take pride in doing things the right way — for our customers, our teams, and our community. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for strong operational leaders who want to make a real impact.

This is not a dispatcher or a coordinator role. This is a hands-on Production Manager position for someone who thrives on pace, structure, and results.

You will run the daily production engine — making sure crews are ready, materials are in place, installs start strong, and performance targets are hit. If you enjoy solving problems before they become fires and taking ownership of outcomes, this role was built for you.

• Daily Production & Crew Leadership
  :
  Lead the daily launch of HVAC and fireplace installation crews;
  Keep jobs moving on schedule and eliminate downtime;
  Set clear expectations and keep crews aligned and productive
• Purchasing, Materials & Install Readiness
  :
  Review sold jobs to ensure scopes are clear, complete, and install-ready;
  Build accurate material lists and create purchase orders for upcoming installs;
  Coordinate with vendors to ensure equipment and materials arrive on time;
  Eliminate install delays caused by missing or incorrect materials;
  Partner with sales and install teams to resolve scope issues early
• Performance Tracking & Metrics
  :
  Own daily production dashboards and scoreboards;
  Track labor hours, revenue per crew, and revenue per hour;
  Spot trends, identify issues early, and take action fast
• Labor Efficiency & Job Flow
  :
  Manage labor efficiency and daily production capacity;
  Solve scheduling conflicts and production bottlenecks;
  Keep the install pipeline full and flowing
• Job Health & Cash Flow Protection
  :
  Ensure jobs are properly closed out and funded;
  Monitor job status, AR items, and PO alignment;
  Protect cash flow by keeping installs clean and complete
• Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement
  :
  Execute and enforce JR Bolton production SOPs;
  Ensure documentation, photos, and close-outs meet standards;
  Continuously improve production systems as volume grows

• Experience managing production, installs, or field operations
• Strong comfort with numbers, dashboards, and daily reporting
• Experience with purchasing, material planning, or PO creation
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
• Confident holding teams accountable with professionalism
• Comfort working in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Preferred: HVAC or construction operations experience
• Understanding of labor efficiency, job costing, and install workflows
• Experience leading install crews or production teams
• Vendor coordination or supply chain experience

• Competitive compensation
• Strong systems and clear expectations
• Supportive leadership team
• Real opportunity to grow into senior operations leadership
• A respected local company with a long-term vision

If you’re ready to take ownership of production, lead from the front, and help drive the next chapter of a 40+ year Georgia company — we want to hear from you.

JR Bolton is an equal-opportunity employer.