Production Manager - Fabrication

Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc. / Weidmann Electrical Technology Canada LTD; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 111,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance + HSA

401k plan with company match

Company paid life and AD&D insurance

STD and LTD

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Wellness programs

Clothing allowance

Computer loan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager - Fabrication in St. Johnsbury, VT.

This onsite, full-time role leads make-to-order board fabrication, driving safety, quality, service, and productivity to meet company goals. The position reports to operations leadership and requires a strong Lean/Six Sigma background. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective coaching of teams across shifts to achieve sustained

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from a recognized program.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership in 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma and TPM methodologies.
• Strong ERP proficiency; SAP experience preferred; MS Office skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in labor planning, budgets and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement across 24/7 facilities.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance improvements.
• Support and execute Operational Excellence strategy and global standards.
• Lead cross-functional optimization projects and standardize best practices.
• Develop leaders, coaching employees and succession planning.
• Manage customer issues and implement corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Production Manager- Fabrication

Starting rate:$123,000

1 Gordan Mills Way, St Johnsbury VT 05819

Full-time, Onsite

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

Join our team where we accomplish great things TOGETHER.

Allow us to introduce ourselves…

The Production Manager - Fabrication provides manufacturing leadership and experience to the site’s make-to-order board fabrication department. This role ensures that the production of products and processes meets or exceeds safety, quality, service, and productivity expectations.

The role…

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Urbana, Ohio and St. Johnsbury, VT manufacturing facilities.
• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support and execute the company’s Operational Excellence strategy and global continuous improvement standards.
• Lead cross-functional process optimization and operational improvement projects.
• Implement and standardize continuous improvement tools, methodologies, and best practices across operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by coaching and engaging employees at all levels of the organization.

How you’ll make an impact…

• Leadership & Culture
• Lead by example in a values-driven culture, aligning teams with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Lead and drive change management in 24/7 converting operations, including supervision of shift supervisors and frontline production teams.
• Develop, coach, and manage labor resources, technical skill development, and succession planning for all converting employees.
• Safety & Compliance
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring all shifts adhere to safe work practices and company safety policies.
• Promote employee engagement around safety awareness and compliance across all production activities.
• Maintains safe environment with continuous training, accident prevention, safety committees, OSHA compliance, and involvement in safety investigations.
• Ensures OSHA compliance, ISO 9000 (QMS), 14001 (EMS), 45001 (OSHAS) adherence; enforces Weidmann Production System (WPS).
• Operational Excellence
• Drive operational performance improvements through employment of CI / LSS tools in 24/7 make-to-order department, standardizing production processes, tools and systems.
• Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing best practices that are aligned to standardized global top-down operational strategic initiatives.
• Drive standard work, utilizing work center specific best practices, to improve our overall operational efficiencies.
• Drive improvement across key performance indicators (KPIs) including material yield and throughput, changeover efficiency, schedule adherence, scrap rate, on-time delivery performance, lost time & recordable injury rates, and customer complaints.
• Executes business and site operational goals aligned with overall business strategies. ;
• Understands Weidmann product lines and customers; manages customer complaints and root cause corrective actions.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement
• Implement and sustain Lean Six Sigma and Shop Floor Management systems.
• Lead structured daily management systems including Gemba walks, tiered meetings, and performance huddles.

• Facilitate Kaizen events, structured problem-solving, and root cause analysis to drive ongoing improvement.
• Promote and standardize visual management, SOPs, equipment standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with the Board Machine Manager to align upstream production with downstream board fabrication requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure machine reliability and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with Planning, Technical, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to optimize schedules, material flow, and production efficiency.

What do you bring…

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in 24/7 manufacturing operation and matrix organization.
• Proven expertise in make-to-order production, Lean, Six Sigma and TPM methodologies.
• Strong ERP proficiency required; SAP experience preferred. Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to lead across all organizational levels.
• Strong financial acumen, with direct experience in labor planning, budget management, and cost optimization.
• Track record of developing leaders, building succession pipelines, and driving organizational change.

Core Competencies:

• Safety Leadership & Regulatory Compliance - Promotes a safety-first culture and ensures compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and company standards.
• People Leadership & Talent Development - Builds high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, employee development, and succession planning.
• Operational Excellence & Results Orientation - Drives operational performance by improving productivity, quality, delivery, and cost through disciplined execution and a focus on results.
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement - Applies advanced manufacturing and Lean principles to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, waste elimination, and sustainable business results.
• Change Leadership - Effectively leads and sustains organizational, operational, and cultural change to achieve business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partners effectively across functions to align priorities, solve problems, and improve overall business performance.

What do we offer?

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day
• 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement
• An award-winning atmosphere! Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County

At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced thata diverse and inclusive workenvironmentincreasesmutual understanding and innovationofourbusiness.