Production Manager II

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Central, FL, seeks a Production Manager II to provide operational coordination across Project Management and Field teams to support the Wharton-Smith Production Management System (PMS) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes production planning, workflow coordination, and training assistance to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure alignment with project objectives on commercial and water plant construction sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of related experience in commercial and/or water plant construction.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, project coordination, and industry practices in commercial/water plant construction.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and elimination of waste.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and support efficient project execution.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of CAD, Adobe, Google SketchUp; familiarity with scheduling software and CM platforms.
• Basic knowledge of video editing and drafting principles.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to collaborate with Production Management and Operations teams.
• Ability to work independently and in deadline-driven construction environments.
• Proficient with standard office tech; capable of handling office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction Production Planning: Coordinate planning sessions, prepare schedules and startup activities, support requirements identification.
• Parade of Trades: Coordinate workflow between crews, subs, suppliers, and field teams; identify interruptions and production constraints; participate in coordination meetings.
• Operational Production Planning: Develop and execute operational plans and production strategies; plan crew assignments, labor and sequencing; coordinate with internal teams and suppliers; identify minimum workzone requirements and make certain tasks.
• Assured Production Planning & Control: Set up and maintain production boards; track weekly plans; participate in reviews and shift meetings; monitor daily activities and variances; provide tracking feedback.
• Implementation and Operational Follow Through: Participate in plan reviews; conduct After Action Reviews; collect operational feedback for learning; provide field support for PMS implementation.
• Corporate Systems Improvement: Engage in continual process improvement; update SOPs and training materials; support standards adoption; train Production Engineers and field personnel; coordinate coverage schedules.

Skills

Project coordination

Operations planning

Continuous improvement

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

CAD

Google SketchUp

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Cost management systems

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Production Manager II. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Central, FL.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Production Manager II provides operational support and coordination to Project Management and Field Management teams to assist with the implementation and daily execution of the Wharton-Smith Production Management System (PMS). Focuses on supporting project teams through workflow coordination, field support, training assistance, production tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing leadership and management capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Construction Production Planning

• Coordinate Pre-Construction Planning Sessions with project teams.
• Assist with preparation of operational planning schedules, meeting materials, and project startup activities.
• Support project teams in identifying operational requirements and workflow considerations prior to project startup.

Parade of Trades (Value Stream Production Planning)

• Support coordination of workflow between crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Assist Superintendents and Project Managers with identifying workflow interruptions and production constraints.
• Participate in coordination meetings to support production continuity and operational efficiency.

Operational Production Planning

• Assist with development and execution of operational plans and production strategies.
• Support development of work packaging, crew assignments, labor planning, and operational sequencing activities.
• Coordinate operational requirements with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assist with identifying Minimum Workzone Requirements and MakeCertain tasks for crew activities.
• Participate in operational plan review meetings with project teams and field leadership.

Assured Production Planning & Control

• Assist with setup, maintenance, and updates of production planning boards, including Weekly Production Plans and Look Ahead Production Schedules.
• Support Project Managers and Superintendents in development and tracking of Weekly Work Plans.
• Participate in Before Action Reviews, End-of-Shift meetings, and operational coordination activities.
• Monitor daily production activities and assist with identifying workflow variances and production issues.
• Provide operational feedback and production tracking support to project teams.

Implementation and Operational Follow Through

• Participate in operational plan reviews with crews to ensure readiness and resource availability.
• Conduct After Action Reviews and assist with documentation of lessons learned and operational improvements.
• Support collection and organization of operational feedback for submission into the retained learning library.
• Provide field support and operational coordination for projects requiring additional PMS implementation assistance.

Corporate Systems Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process development activities.
• Assist with updates to production materials, SOPs, training documents, and quality resources.
• Support implementation of production management standards and best operational practices.
• Assist with training and day-to-day support for Production Engineers and field personnel utilizing PMS tools.
• Help coordinate production management coverage schedules and operational support activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience in commercial and/or water plant construction.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, project coordination, and industry practices within commercial and/or water plant construction.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and the elimination of waste.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and support efficient project execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Adobe applications, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, or Google SketchUp.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling software, cost management systems, and construction management platforms.
• Basic knowledge of video editing and drafting principles.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Production Management and Operations personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and support project objectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional, deadline-driven construction environment.
• Proficiency in using standard office technology, including laptops, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and scanners.
• Ability to perform office-related tasks requiring close vision, focus, and regular verbal communication.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move office materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Availability to work a full-time, exempt schedule during standard business hours, with flexibility for extended hours based on project requirements.
• Willingness to travel to project job sites outside the local area as business needs require.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).