Production Manager — Lead Large-Scale Steel Fabrication

ADF Group; Montana; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ADF International in Montana is seeking a Production Manager to lead one of the region’s largest structural steel fabrication operations. You will drive safety, quality, and performance while building a high- performing frontline team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, guide continuous improvement, and balance customer commitments with employee development for long-term operational success.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in structural steel or heavy manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AISC, AWS and CWB standards.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, FCAW welding, and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
• AWS and/or CWB certifications are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all fabrication shop operations while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
• Lead, coach, and mentor supervisors and foremen responsible for daily production.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources to meet production commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, HR, and Project Management to achieve business objectives.
• Promote a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility.
• Make sound business decisions regarding staffing, scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Support talent development, succession planning, hiring, and employee performance management.
• Champion operational excellence while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Skills

Leadership experience

People development

Lean manufacturing

Blueprint interpretation

FCAW welding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

AISC AWS CWB standards

Job description

ADF International in Montana is seeking a Production Manager to lead one of the region’s largest structural steel fabrication operations. You will drive safety, quality, and performance while building a high- performing frontline team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, guide continuous improvement, and balance customer commitments with employee development for long-term operational success.