Production Manager

Aerotek; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO days

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Manager in La Porte, IN to lead a CNC metal fabrication operation on the 2nd shift. You will manage a sizable team, oversee multiple departments, and drive output and quality toward established targets.

Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, troubleshooting production issues, prioritizing hot jobs, and ensuring safety and process adherence. The role requires hands-on leadership and cross-functional collaboration to optimize resource use.

Qualifications

• Experience as production supervisor/manager in manufacturing.
• Ability to lead multiple departments and teams.
• Proven track record of driving KPI performance.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems (Odoo).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of ~6 direct reports and 20-30 indirect reports in a CNC metal fabrication environment.
• Oversee multiple production departments to meet output and quality targets.
• Drive production KPIs by monitoring performance, identifying gaps, and implementing corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide hands-on support.
• Ensure hot jobs and high-priority orders meet deadlines.
• Hold team members accountable for performance, safety, and adherence to processes.
• Use MS Office and Odoo to track production metrics, manage schedules, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow.

Skills

Production leadership

Multi-department leadership

KPIs & performance management

Troubleshooting

MS Office & reporting

ERP/production tools

Team accountability

Tools

Odoo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Description

This Production Manager role sits within a dynamic manufacturing environment and is responsible for ensuring that production consistently reaches optimal output. You will oversee multiple departments, lead a sizable team, and drive performance against production-based KPIs while maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team consisting of approximately 6 direct reports and 2030 indirect reports in a CNC metal fabrication environment.

• Oversee multiple production departments to ensure they meet and exceed established output and quality targets.

• Drive achievement of production-based KPIs by monitoring performance, identifying gaps, and implementing corrective actions.

• Troubleshoot production issues as they arise and provide hands-on support to help the team resolve problems efficiently.

• Ensure the team prioritizes and completes hot jobs and other high-priority orders to meet customer and operational deadlines.

• Hold team members accountable for performance, safety, and adherence to established processes and procedures.

• Use Microsoft Office Suite and Odoo to track production metrics, manage schedules, and support effective communication and reporting.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and multiple departments to coordinate workflow and optimize resource utilization.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience as a production supervisor, production manager, or operations leader in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience leading multiple departments within a production or operations setting.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team with both direct and indirect reports.

• Strong track record of holding team members accountable and driving performance improvements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for communication, reporting, and data analysis.

• Experience with production management practices and performance-based KPIs.

• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a CNC metal fabrication shop or similar manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with CNC lasers, benders, welders, and JIGs used for TAC welding.

• Experience using Odoo or similar ERP/production management software.

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

• Ability to coordinate and prioritize hot jobs and high-volume production demands.

Why Work Here?

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you can directly influence production performance and team success. You will have the opportunity to lead a sizable team, work with modern fabrication equipment, and utilize technology to drive continuous improvement. The role offers stable, consistent hours on a set shift and the chance to grow your leadership capabilities in a collaborative, operations-focused culture.

Work Environment

This role operates on 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., providing a consistent schedule in an industrial manufacturing setting. The facility is a CNC metal fabrication shop equipped with CNC lasers, benders, welders, and JIGs for TAC welding. You will work closely with production teams on the shop floor and use tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and Odoo to manage and monitor operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of La Porte, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• They have benefitsThey have medicaltheir have dentalThey have visiontheir have 401kthey have PTO days

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of La Porte, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Porte,IN.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.