Overnight Shift Production Manager

Smith Industries Ltd; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SI Utility LLC in Texas is seeking a seasoned Production Manager to lead our overnight fabrication shift. You will enforce safety policies and manage all stages from cutting to finishing, while coordinating with Sales and Engineering on production plans.

The role requires strong experience in steel fabrication, lean manufacturing and root cause analysis, with a focus on quality and on-time delivery. This is an on-site Midland position offering growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production leadership experience in steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
• Proven record of improving safety, quality and output.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AWS D1.1 and ASTM A123, backed by training or verifiable experience.
• Experience leading lean manufacturing, 5S and root cause analysis efforts.
• Strong KPI analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce OSHA 1910 and company safety policies, lead safety meetings and incident reviews.
• Oversee all overnight production stages, including cutting, welding, galvanizing and finishing.
• Build production plans with Sales and Engineering, sequence work orders, and plan materials based on capacity and commitments.
• Ensure work meets AWS D1.1, ASTM A123, ASME, ISO 9001:2015 and customer specifications; manage nonconformances.
• Lead root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) and implement corrective actions in production.
• Manage supervisors and shop floor employees, handle training and performance evaluations.
• Put lean manufacturing and 5S practices in place; record lessons learned in QMS.
• Monitor tons per man-hour, yield, on-time delivery, scrap and rework; review trends weekly.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Quality; support audits.

Skills

Production leadership

Safety leadership

Lean manufacturing

KPI analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

SI Utility LLC manufactures pre-engineered steel utility poles and is the only producer of its kind in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. As the sister company of Smith Industries, a Midland-based fabrication company serving the Permian Basin since 2004, we are part of a successful and growing business meeting rising demand for grid modernization and energy infrastructure.
We are looking for a seasoned Production Manager to lead our overnight fabrication shift. This is an opportunity to help shape how our operation scales, and strong leadership will not go unnoticed.
Responsibilities:

• Safety: Enforce OSHA 1910 and company safety policies, lead safety meetings and incident reviews, and make sure every job is planned with hazards identified (JSA).
• Production: Oversee all overnight production stages, including cutting, welding, galvanizing and finishing. Keep conditions controlled with approved drawings, work instructions, inspection and test plans, calibrated equipment and qualified personnel.
• Planning: Build production plans with Sales and Engineering, sequence work orders, and plan materials based on capacity, equipment reliability and customer commitments.
• Quality: Make sure work meets AWS D1.1, ASTM A123, ASME, ISO 9001:2015 and customer specifications. Manage nonconformances and containment, and work with Quality Assurance on corrective actions.
• Problem solving: Lead root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) and make sure corrective actions are carried out in production.
• Leadership: Manage supervisors and shop floor employees, and handle training, performance evaluations and accountability.
• Continuous improvement: Put lean manufacturing and 5S practices in place, and record lessons learned in the quality management system.
• Performance: Monitor and report on tons per man-hour, yield, on-time delivery, scrap and rework, equipment uptime, overtime and safety incidents. Review trends weekly and contribute to management reviews.
• Equipment: Schedule preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs with as little disruption as possible.
• Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Quality, and support internal and third-party audits.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of production leadership experience in steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing, including managing supervisors
• A proven record of improving safety, quality and output
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AWS D1.1 and ASTM A123, backed by training, certifications or verifiable experience
• Experience leading lean manufacturing, 5S and root cause analysis efforts
• Strong KPI analysis and reporting skills
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting and change management
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to lead group meetings
• Ability to manage multiple projects and keep a team motivated on tight timelines
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) and match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities to advance as the company grows

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SI Utility is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.