Production Manager: Lead & Optimize Manufacturing Ops

gpac; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

GPAC seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in a metal fabrication facility. This hands-on leader manages people, coordinates production, maintains quality standards, and drives safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

The candidate should have a strong general manufacturing management background; metal fabrication, welding, or machining experience is a plus. You will plan, schedule, monitor workflow, and drive continuous improvements across the shop floor

Qualifications

• Experience in managing people in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong production planning and scheduling knowledge.
• Knowledge of quality control and manufacturing processes.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Mechanical understanding of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production employees, supervisors, and day-to-day floor operations.
• Plan and schedule production to meet customer deadlines and company goals.
• Monitor production efficiency, workflow, and staffing needs.
• Maintain and improve quality control processes and standards.
• Identify production issues and work with the team to develop solutions.
• Coordinate materials, manpower, equipment, and production priorities.
• Complete production reports, paperwork, documentation, and other administrative tasks.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Work closely with management and other departments to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and overall shop performance.

Skills

Manufacturing mgmt

Production planning

Quality control

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Metal fabrication

Job description

GPAC seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in a metal fabrication facility. This hands-on leader manages people, coordinates production, maintains quality standards, and drives safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

The candidate should have a strong general manufacturing management background; metal fabrication, welding, or machining experience is a plus. You will plan, schedule, monitor workflow, and drive continuous improvements across the shop floor