Senior Production Leader – Structural Steel Fabrication

ADF Group; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

ADF International in Great Falls, MT, is seeking a Production Manager to lead one of the region's largest structural steel fabrication operations. You will drive operational excellence, develop people, and partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

If you have a track record of Lean manufacturing, strong coaching skills, and the ability to balance customer commitments with employee development, this role offers a long-term career path and impactful leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• 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

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing operations

Communication

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

AISC standards

AWS standards

CWB standards

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

ADF International in Great Falls, MT, is seeking a Production Manager to lead one of the region's largest structural steel fabrication operations. You will drive operational excellence, develop people, and partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

If you have a track record of Lean manufacturing, strong coaching skills, and the ability to balance customer commitments with employee development, this role offers a long-term career path and impactful leadership opportunities.