PRODUCTION MANAGER

McElroy Metal Mill Inc; Diamond (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

McElroy Metal in Diamond, MO seeks a Production Manager to oversee day-to-day production, drive lean initiatives, meet deadlines, and deliver premier customer service. You will lead a technically skilled team, protect safety, and manage cost through continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, planning and problem-solving abilities with 5–10 years of manufacturing experience and supervisory history. Regular hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and guides Best Practices of Safety and Quality to ensure both are demonstrated as Core Values.
• Directly accountable for preventative maintenance program, execution of operational organization and housekeeping.
• Responsible for production scheduling and coordination with traffic on out-bound shipments.
• Leads and guides lean initiatives to help develop the overall lean strategy for plant-wide implementation.
• Establish team goals and track key performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
• Responsible for all aspects of developing team members, employment decisions, and performance assessments of team members.
• Ensures all team members receive training in and execute lean methodologies, standard operating procedures, best practices, and the lean tools used for continuous improvement and elimination of waste.
• Ensures cross training of all team members across all job functions to allow for flexing of employees to optimize the effectiveness of the manufacturing process.
• Empowers team members in a positive manner to drive team’s success

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Process improvement

Manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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PRODUCTION MANAGER

Full Time Management Diamond, MO, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1014

About McElroy Metal

McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub-structural components with 14 manufacturing facilities, 28 Service Centers and 44 Metal Mart locations across the US.

After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee-owned company (ESOP) in 2022. Ian McElroy, who continues to serve as the President of McElroy Metal, shared the reason for the change, "The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees. Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal team members, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation, McElroy Metal team members are now employee owners of McElroy Metal.”

• Comprehensive medical plan for all full‑time employees and their dependents
• Dental plan for all regular full‑time employees
• Life insurance for all regular, full‑time employees at no cost to the employee
• Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability insurance for all regular, full‑time employees at no cost to the employee
• Educational Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit‑sharing plan
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full‑time employees
• Financial performance incentive programs
• In‑house and outside employee training and development opportunities

An opening currently exists for a Production Manager at our Diamond, MO location. The Production Manager will oversee day‑to‑day activities to meet production deadlines and provide leadership for team members. The Production Manager drives the lean process to maximize profitable growth, provides premier customer service, develops a technically qualified workforce, and reduces operating cost and inventories through continuous improvements. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F or alternate shifts to accommodate production.

Responsibilities

• Leads and guides Best Practices of Safety and Quality to ensure both are demonstrated as Core Values.
• Directly accountable for preventative maintenance program, execution of operational organization and housekeeping.
• Responsible for production scheduling and coordination with traffic on out‑bound shipments.
• Leads and guides lean initiatives to help develop the overall lean strategy for plant‑wide implementation.
• Establish team goals and track key performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
• Responsible for all aspects of developing team members, employment decisions, and performance assessments of team members.
• Ensures all team members receive training in and execute lean methodologies, standard operating procedures, best practices, and the lean tools used for continuous improvement and elimination of waste.
• Ensures cross training of all team members across all job functions to allow for flexing of employees to optimize the effectiveness of the manufacturing process.
• Empowers team members in a positive manner to drive team’s success

Experience/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem analysis and problem‑solving skills and have ability to coach team members in developing these skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and execute.
• Ability to refine manufacturing processes to achieve continuous improvements in quality, delivery and cost.
• 5‑10 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment with at least 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Visit our McElroyMetal.com employment page for more information about our company, our locations, and how to join the McElroy Metal team.

McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McElroy Metal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

McElroy Metal is an equal opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Requests for an accommodation should be made with the hiring manager.