Production Manager

McElroy Metal; Diamond (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical plan

Prescription card

Dental plan

Life insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

401(k) & profit share

Paid time off

Incentives

Job summary

McElroy Metal in Diamond, MO is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive lean improvements, and deliver on production deadlines with a focus on safety, quality, and cost control.

The role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and the ability to develop a technically proficient team while optimizing workflows across the plant. The position reports to the Operations Manager and offers an engaging, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and coach others to solve them.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and execute.
• Experience refining manufacturing processes for quality, delivery and cost improvements.
• 5–10 years in industrial/manufacturing settings with supervisory experience.
• Lean management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and quality best practices as core values.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and housekeeping programs.
• Schedule production and coordinate outbound shipments with traffic.
• Drive lean initiatives plant-wide to improve efficiency.
• Set team goals and track KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Manage team member development, hiring decisions and performance reviews.
• Train teams in lean methodologies, SOPs and waste elimination.
• Cross-train employees across functions to maximize manufacturing throughput.
• Empower team members to drive success.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Organization

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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 United States.

After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee‑owned company (ESOP) in 2023. 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."

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Comprehensive medical plan for all full‑time employees and their dependents
• Prescription card benefit
• 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

Summary

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.

Hours

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 outbound 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.
• Lean management experience.

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 a 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.