Production Manager - Manufacturing

Norwood Sales is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations in our growing equipment manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you'll oversee fabrication, welding, paint and assembly, and you'll own the results: safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost. This role has real influence on how we run, how we grow and how we develop our people. If you're a proven steel manufacturing leader who builds strong teams and drives continuous improvement, we'd love to talk with you.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily production across fabrication, welding, paint and assembly
• Lead, develop and hold accountable supervisors, leads and production staff
• Plan and schedule production to meet customer demand and delivery commitments
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, capacity, flexibility and cost using lean manufacturing principles
• Maintain and improve quality standards for steel fabrication, weld quality and paint finish
• Build and maintain a strong safety culture and make sure all safety requirements are followed
• Track and report key metrics, including output, efficiency, scrap, rework, on-time delivery and labor cost
• Work with engineering, purchasing and inventory on new products, material needs and production planning
• Find and lead projects that improve equipment, fixtures, workflow and plant layout
• Plan staffing levels, training and cross-training to support growth
• Handle employee concerns fairly and consistently, and build a positive, accountable culture
• Help the Plant Manager with long-term capacity planning and capital equipment decisions

What We're Looking For

• 5–10 years of experience supervising a production department or a whole manufacturing plant (required)
• Steel manufacturing experience, including fabrication and welding operations (required)
• Hands-on knowledge of cutting, forming, welding, paint or powder coat, and assembly processes
• Proven record of improving productivity, quality and cost
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S or other continuous improvement methods
• Able to read engineering drawings and weld symbols
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Clear communicator who leads by example and develops people
• ERP/MRP system experience (preferred)
• Agricultural equipment or heavy equipment manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Welding certification, lean or Six Sigma training, or a related degree (preferred)

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 50–55 hours per week Pay : $90,000–$120,000 per year salary, depending on experience Benefits : 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision and life insurance, health savings account, paid time off Location : In person, 11202 38th St. S., Horace, ND 58047. Applicants must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting. Apply : Attach a resume, apply online at www.norwoodsales.com, or apply in person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person