Director of Production

SPORT SHEDS, LLC; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

SPORT SHEDS, LLC is seeking an exceptional operations leader to redefine golf manufacturing. This role involves ownership of the production facility, ensuring operational excellence and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive performance based on key metrics. Responsibilities include developing production schedules, leading cross-functional teams, and improving manufacturing processes.

Join us in building a scalable production organization that supports our vision for luxury golf.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning and capacity management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day performance of the production facility.
• Lead all production operations across various departments.
• Develop and manage production schedules aligning with customer demand.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

KPI management

Problem-solving

Education

Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Build the Future of Luxury Golf.

Golfsheds is redefining the golf industry by designing and manufacturing the world’s finest luxury golf simulator buildings. As demand continues to grow nationwide, we’re looking for an exceptional operations leader to build a world-class manufacturing organization capable of scaling with our vision.

This is more than a production management role.

What You’ll Do

Ownership: You will own the day-to-day and long-term performance of our production facility while helping shape the future of manufacturing at Golfsheds.

Production Leadership

• Lead all production operations across fabrication, assembly, finishing, quality control, and shipping
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing production leaders and teams
• Establish clear organizational structure, roles, and accountability throughout the production department
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain exceptional production talent
• Foster a culture centered around safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement

Capacity & Production Planning

• Develop production schedules that align with customer demand and company growth objectives
• Analyze throughput and identify production bottlenecks
• Determine true production capacity and develop strategies to increase monthly output
• Balance labor, equipment, and facility resources to maximize efficiency
• Ensure production commitments align with installation schedules and customer expectations

Process Design & Operational Excellence

• Design and continuously improve production workflows and manufacturing processes
• Lead facility layout improvements to optimize workflow, efficiency, and safety
• Standardize work instructions, production systems, and quality procedures
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive reductions in waste, downtime, scrap, and rework

Financial & Operational Management

• Develop and manage the annual production budget
• Monitor labor cost per unit, production efficiency, and overall manufacturing costs
• Evaluate capital equipment investments and automation opportunities
• Improve productivity while maintaining Golfsheds’ premium quality standards
• Manage production resources to maximize profitability and operational performance

KPI Management & Accountability

Develop, monitor, and improve key manufacturing metrics, including:

• Production throughput
• Units completed per month
• Labor efficiency
• On-time delivery
• Quality performance
• Scrap and rework rates
• Schedule adherence
• Safety performance
• Equipment utilization
• Inventory accuracy

Establish clear expectations for department leaders and create a culture of accountability through measurable performance goals.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, Operations, and Installation teams to ensure every department is aligned with production capacity and customer commitments.

Responsibilities include:

• Aligning production schedules with incoming sales
• Coordinating material availability with Purchasing
• Working with Engineering on manufacturability improvements
• Ensuring Shipping and Installation teams receive completed projects on schedule
• Supporting executive leadership with production forecasting and operational planning

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience
• Proven experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
• Experience improving manufacturing processes using Lean or Continuous Improvement principles
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and production costs
• Ability to analyze data and make operational decisions using KPIs
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a passion for building scalable systems
• Comfortable leading organizational change and process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or Business degree (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in construction manufacturing, modular construction, steel fabrication, or custom manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications
• Experience implementing ERP or manufacturing software systems
• Multi-site or rapid-growth manufacturing experience is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• Within your first year, you will: Build a scalable production organization capable of supporting rapid company growth
• Increase monthly production capacity while maintaining exceptional quality
• Establish standardized manufacturing processes across every department
• Improve labor efficiency and reduce production costs
• Minimize scrap, rework, and production delays
• Develop future production leaders within the organization
• Create measurable KPIs and accountability systems throughout production

Build a production facility recognized for quality, efficiency, and execution