About this role
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Production Manager to oversee the production process, lead the production team, and ensure efficient, timely delivery of high-quality work. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of production processes, and a focus on meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals. Operations leadership sets company-wide standards for staffing, parts, and quality, and you will work within them.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production operations, ensuring goals are met on time and within budget, with modification jobs delivered without service failure
- Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and budgets to meet company objectives
- Supervise and lead the production team, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and efficient, and keep staffing matched to the work available
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality control regulations, and company policies, including toolbox talks, incident reporting, and equipment checks
- Enforce inspection and rework standards so jobs pass the first time, and investigate and document the fix for any service failure
- Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to keep operations running smoothly
- Maintain and improve production equipment and machinery to reduce downtime
- Manage parts and materials inventory to keep sufficient stock for scheduled jobs, and flag shortages early
- Identify and resolve production issues, including bottlenecks, quality issues, and equipment failures
- Analyze production data and report on performance, efficiency, costs, job status, labor hours, and billings
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma practices
- Implement and monitor KPIs to track production performance
What Success Looks Like
- Modification jobs delivered on time and without service failure
- Low rework and strong first-pass quality
- A safe shop with few incidents
- A fully staffed, well-trained crew
- Labor and overtime kept within budget
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a production management role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes, machinery, and equipment
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proficiency in production planning software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities at once
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control standards
- On site full time
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in container modification, fabrication, or a related industry
- Lean Manufacturing certification or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience with ERP or other manufacturing software systems
- Experience with project-based work