Production Manager

Reynolds Industries INC.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Reynolds Industries INC. is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing shop floor, partnering with the Plant Manager to streamline production of mixers, presses, and tanks.

The role leads fabricators, welders, and assemblers; requires deep knowledge of heavy machinery manufacturing, steel fabrication, and manufacturing principles. Strong leadership and process improvement focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production management or supervisory experience in industrial machinery manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, CAD drawings, and welding symbols.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a firm but fair management style.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to meet specs and on-time delivery.
• Supervise and schedule shop floor personnel, fostering safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure machinery meets ASME safety/quality standards.
• Implement Lean or Six Sigma to reduce waste and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate procurement/engineering to ensure materials are available.
• Enforce OSHA rules and maintain equipment maintenance schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Welding symbols interpretation

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We design and manufacture high-quality, heavy-duty industrial equipment, specializing in custom mixers, presses, and industrial tanks. Our machinery serves critical roles across diverse industries, including Adhesives, Silicones, Chemicals, Paints, etc We pride ourselves on engineering excellence, robust build quality, and a commitment to delivery timelines.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to oversee our manufacturing shop floor. This position would work with our current Plant Manager to learn the role. You will be responsible for streamlining the production of our specialized machinery, optimizing workflow, and leading a skilled team of fabricators, welders, and assemblers. The ideal candidate has deep experience in heavy machinery manufacturing, custom steel fabrication, and manufacturing principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling & Execution: Plan, direct, and coordinate the daily manufacturing operations to ensure mixers, presses, and tanks are built to blueprint specifications and delivered on time.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and schedule shop floor personnel (welders, machinists, fitters, and assemblers), fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all finished machinery complies with strict industry safety and quality standards (e.g., ASME standards for pressure vessels/tanks).
• Process Optimization: Implement Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies to minimize waste, reduce bottlenecks, and lower production costs.
• Inventory & Resource Management: Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams to ensure raw materials, components, and tools are available to meet production goals.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing OSHA regulations, company safety protocols, and proper equipment maintenance schedules.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of production management or supervisory experience specifically within industrial machinery manufacturing, heavy steel fabrication, or custom equipment building.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, CAD drawings, and welding symbols. Familiarity with tank fabrication, hydraulic/pneumatic presses, or rotating equipment (mixers) is highly preferred.
• Leadership: Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills with a firm but fair management style.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health insurance, dental, AFLAC and other optional insurances.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth within an established, expanding company.