Production Manager – Fabrication/Manufacturing

Rhodes Wolfe; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Simple IRA

PTO

Company Vehicle

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in Salt Lake City, UT. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of fabrication or manufacturing experience and 3 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include managing an 8-person team, ensuring safety and quality, and troubleshooting production challenges. This role offers a competitive salary and a strong culture focused on performance and improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication or manufacturing production experience required.
• 3+ years of Production Management or Supervisory experience required.
• Experience managing teams of 5 or more employees required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production schedules, priorities, and workflow.
• Assign work and lead an 8-person production team.
• Oversee job flow across all production stations.
• Troubleshoot equipment, material, and file issues.
• Enforce safety procedures and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Fabrication or manufacturing production experience

Production management

Managing teams

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting workflow challenges

Tools

CNC equipment

Job description

Production Manager (Fabrication or Manufacturing exp req)

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (on-site)

Salary: $72,000–$85,000 base + monthly performance bonus ($6k-$12k/month on average)

Benefits: Medical, Simple IRA, PTO, Company Vehicle

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Start Date: ASAP

Relocation Assistance: Available

Production Manager (Fabrication or Manufacturing exp req) Description

Our client in custom manufacturing and fabrication is seeking a hands‑on Production Manager to run day‑to‑day fab shop operations at their Salt Lake City, UT location. You will be responsible for setting daily production priorities, managing workflows, leading an 8‑person team, and ensuring safety and quality standards, and keeping complex custom projects moving efficiently from start to finish. Everything produced is custom, which means no two days are the same and problem‑solving is at the core of this role.

Ideal candidates will have experience working in a Fabrication or sign manufacturing environment and thrive in fast‑paced, job‑shop settings. To be successful, you must have experience managing Spanish‑speaking team members, strong leadership, a mechanical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot workflow, equipment, and production challenges as they arise. This is an exciting opportunity to join a family‑oriented company with a strong culture, real influence over process improvements, and a performance‑driven compensation structure that rewards operational excellence and results.

Production Manager (Fabrication or Manufacturing exp req) Responsibilities

• Manage daily production schedules, priorities, and workflow
• Assign work and lead an 8‑person production team
• Oversee job flow across all production stations
• Troubleshoot equipment, material, and file issues
• Enforce safety procedures and OSHA compliance
• Conduct daily shop walk‑throughs and inspections
• Lead daily production and weekly planning meetings
• Coordinate closely with sales and installation teams
• Train and cross‑train staff on equipment and processes
• Oversee equipment maintenance and basic repairs

Production Manager (Fabrication or Manufacturing exp req) Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication or manufacturing production experience required
• 3+ years of Production Management or Supervisory experience required
• Experience managing teams of 5 or more employees required
• Understanding of CNC concepts and production equipment required
• Production scheduling and workflow management experience required