Production Manager

Girtz Industries, Inc.; Monticello (IN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Girtz Industries, Inc. in Monticello, IN, is seeking a Production Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate metal fabrication manufacturing operations. You will lead daily activities, supervise staff, and partner with engineering, quality, and maintenance to meet customer and company goals.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, employee engagement, and on-time delivery through Lean practices and continuous improvement, with oversight of safety, productivity, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years managing production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals.
• Supervise production supervisors, group leaders, and production staff.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet demand and commitments.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, equipment, and output to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and purchasing to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement across operations.
• Participate in hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Report production performance and KPIs to leadership.
• Support capacity planning, training, and cross-training activities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

ERP/MRP

Lean Manufacturing

Scheduling

Safety

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Outils

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing operations at Girtz Industries to ensure production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This role oversees daily production activities, supervises production personnel, and works closely with engineering, quality, maintenance, purchasing, and shipping departments to meet customer requirements and company objectives.

The Production Manager plays a key leadership role in driving operational excellence, employee engagement, continuous improvement, and on-time delivery within Girtz Industries’ metal fabrication manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives are met.
• Supervise and support production supervisors, group leaders, and production employees.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, equipment utilization, and production output to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and purchasing teams to resolve production challenges.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, OSHA regulations, and company procedures.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead efforts to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and overall manufacturing costs.
• Coordinate workforce planning, training, and cross-training initiatives to support operational flexibility.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and employee recognition programs.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Assist with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate reporting of production performance, labor utilization, and operational metrics.
• Support capital equipment projects, facility improvements, and process optimization efforts.Participate in customer visits, audits, and operational reviews as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Production Supervisors, Group Leaders, and assigned production personnel.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, employee development, and corrective action administration.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum of 3 years managing production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within metal fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and productivity improvement initiatives preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, and workflow management.
• Understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety performance
• Labor productivity
• Scrap and rework reduction
• Overtime management
• Employee retention and engagement
• Quality performance

Additional Info:

• Will train: Yes
• Reports To: Plant Manager

Job Status:Open

Job Type:1st Shift, Full time - on site, Salary

Regions:Monticello, Indiana