Production Manager - Fabrication, Weld & Crane Assembly

Stellar Industries Inc; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Industries Inc. seeks a Production Manager for Fabrication, Weld & Crane Assembly to lead manufacturing activities with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and development. This role emphasizes servant leadership and continuous improvement to build a strong, engaged workforce on the production floor.

You will coach supervisors, drive employee growth, and maintain a positive workplace culture while aligning with plant goals and company values. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background with manufacturing practices/methods and process improvement programs required.

Responsibilities

• Champion a People First culture by fostering an environment built on trust, respect, accountability, inclusion, and open communication.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, regularly engaging with team members to understand challenges, remove barriers, recognize contributions, and strengthen relationships.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to build organizational capability and future leadership pipelines.
• Promote employee engagement by ensuring team members are informed, involved, and connected to plant goals, business performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop talent while creating opportunities for employee growth, skill development, and career advancement.
• Ensure timely and meaningful recognition of individual and team achievements that support company values, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture where employee feedback is actively sought, valued, and acted upon to improve the work environment and overall employee experience.
• Support and model company values by demonstrating integrity, empathy, accountability, and servant leadership in all interactions.

Skills

Servant leadership

Team development

Emotional intelligence

Employee engagement

Conflict resolution

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Production Manager - Fabrication, Weld & Crane Assembly

About this position

Description: Direct and manage manufacturing activities at Stellar Industries to achieve company goals related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development. Through servant leadership, strategic planning, continuous improvement, and a People First mindset, create an environment where employees are engaged, developed, respected, and empowered to achieve exceptional business results while maintaining a safe and positive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Champion a People First culture by fostering an environment built on trust, respect, accountability, inclusion, and open communication.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, regularly engaging with team members to understand challenges, remove barriers, recognize contributions, and strengthen relationships.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to build organizational capability and future leadership pipelines.
• Promote employee engagement by ensuring team members are informed, involved, and connected to plant goals, business performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop talent while creating opportunities for employee growth, skill development, and career advancement.
• Ensure timely and meaningful recognition of individual and team achievements that support company values, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture where employee feedback is actively sought, valued, and acted upon to improve the work environment and overall employee experience.
• Support and model company values by demonstrating integrity, empathy, accountability, and servant leadership in all interactions.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership and employee development.
• Ability to build high-performing teams through trust, coaching, communication, and accountability.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Proven ability to create employee engagement and maintain a positive workplace culture.
• Effective conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead organizational change while maintaining employee commitment and morale.

Preferred Qualification and Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background with manufacturing practices/methods and process improvement programs required.

Additional Requirements

• Company sponsored continuing education may be required.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Requirements

Manufacturing & Operations, Operations