Production Manager – Scaffolding & Fabrication

Bil-Jax; Archbold (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth and leadership develop.

Stable organization backed by Haulotte

Job summary

Bil-Jax, a member of the Haulotte Group, seeks a Production Manager - Scaffolding to lead Assembly & Paint, Welding, and Fabrication at the Archbold, OH facility. You will drive daily manufacturing operations ensuring safety, quality, and timely production of scaffolding products.

The ideal candidate will motivate teams, develop talent, improve processes, and foster accountability and operational excellence across multiple departments and shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Management or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading production operations in welding, fabrication, assembly, paint, or other metal manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing supervisors, group leaders, and large production teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, scheduling, and workforce management.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, and employee development skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scaffolding manufacturing operations across Assembly & Paint, Welding, and Fabrication.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives are met.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Coach and develop Supervisors, Group Leaders, and production staff.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure policy compliance.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Coordinate activities with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and HR.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Lead root cause analysis to resolve production and quality issues.
• Optimize labor, equipment, materials, and other resources.
• Assist with budgeting, workforce planning, and cost management.
• Support employee engagement, training, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Champion teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Production Planning

Supply Chain Coordination

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bil-Jax, a member of the Haulotte Group, seeks a Production Manager - Scaffolding to lead Assembly & Paint, Welding, and Fabrication at the Archbold, OH facility. You will drive daily manufacturing operations ensuring safety, quality, and timely production of scaffolding products.

The ideal candidate will motivate teams, develop talent, improve processes, and foster accountability and operational excellence across multiple departments and shifts.