Production Manager

Position Overview

The Production Manager runs Corley's shop floor, planning, scheduling, and staffing production so work ships safely, on time, at quality, and on budget. The role leads the machine shop and production supervisors and works with the Plant Manager to turn customer orders into a workable schedule in a high-mix, low-volume machining, welding, and fabrication shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and control all production, aligning shop capacity with customer orders and delivery dates.
• Release and prioritize jobs so work flows through the shop without gaps or bottlenecks; set daily priorities with the CNC Programmer/Supervisor.
• Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, and shipping so materials, drawings, and tooling are ready when jobs hit the floor.
• Schedule shifts and authorize overtime to meet production goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop shop employees; address performance and conduct issues with HR.
• Maintain staffing levels and work with HR to recruit, onboard, train, and cross-train employees.
• Manage the department budget and track throughput, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, and scrap and rework.
• Drive quality and continuous improvement, including machining and weld quality control.
• Resolve equipment and operational problems and oversee planned maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Enforce shop rules, safety standards, and OSHA requirements; lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years in manufacturing, including 3+ years supervising production employees.
• Solid understanding of the manufacturing process from drawing to finished product, including machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly.
• Hands-on machine shop experience in a high-mix, low-volume or job-shop environment.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Experience building production schedules and managing to a budget.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and shop safety requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Preferred

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field (relevant experience may substitute).
• Working knowledge of CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor) and CNC machining.
• Experience with an ERP or MRP system for scheduling and job tracking.

Work Environment

Time is split between the office and the shop floor, with exposure to noise, heat, cold, fumes, and moving machinery; required PPE must be worn. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Occasional early, late, or weekend hours as production requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Pay: $64,300.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN 37407 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person