Production Manager

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing operations at Girtz Industries to ensure production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This role oversees daily production activities, supervises production personnel, and works closely with engineering, quality, maintenance, purchasing, and shipping departments to meet customer requirements and company objectives.

The Production Manager plays a key leadership role in driving operational excellence, employee engagement, continuous improvement, and on-time delivery within Girtz Industries' metal fabrication manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives are met.
• Supervise and support production supervisors, group leaders, and production employees.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, equipment utilization, and production output to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and purchasing teams to resolve production challenges.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, OSHA regulations, and company procedures.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead efforts to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and overall manufacturing costs.
• Coordinate workforce planning, training, and cross-training initiatives to support operational flexibility.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and employee recognition programs.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Assist with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate reporting of production performance, labor utilization, and operational metrics.
• Support capital equipment projects, facility improvements, and process optimization efforts.
• Participate in customer visits, audits, and operational reviews as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Production Supervisors, Group Leaders, and assigned production personnel.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, employee development, and corrective action administration.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum of 3 years managing production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within metal fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and productivity improvement initiatives preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, and workflow management.
• Understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery
• Production efficiency
• Labor productivity
• Scrap and rework reduction
• Equipment utilization
• Overtime management
• Employee retention and engagement
• Quality performance
• Continuous improvement achievements
• Safety performance

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person