Lead Production Manager - Steel & Aluminum Fabrication

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CherryBekaert LLP seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead a custom steel and aluminum fabrication shop in Owings Mills, MD. You will oversee daily operations, drive Lean initiatives, and manage a team producing railings, stairs, platforms, and fabricated assemblies for a family-owned business with 50+ years in the MD/VA/DC market.

The role requires experience in managing a fabrication shop, welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick), SOP development, KPI tracking, and a strong bias for continuous

Qualifications

• Experience managing a production facility that manufactures custom steel and aluminum products, such as railings, stairs, platforms, and structural assemblies.
• Strong understanding of welding processes including MIG, TIG, and Stick.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods, raw materials, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, SOP development, and KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor production to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and material flow using Procore.
• Lead hiring, training, performance management, and development of production team members.
• Communicate production status, priorities, and potential delays across departments.
• Develop, implement, and enforce SOPs.
• Establish and track KPIs to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain quality standards, investigate production issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee equipment maintenance programs and support equipment acquisition planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Inventory management

Welding processes

Team development

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CherryBekaert LLP seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead a custom steel and aluminum fabrication shop in Owings Mills, MD. You will oversee daily operations, drive Lean initiatives, and manage a team producing railings, stairs, platforms, and fabricated assemblies for a family-owned business with 50+ years in the MD/VA/DC market.

The role requires experience in managing a fabrication shop, welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick), SOP development, KPI tracking, and a strong bias for continuous