Welding Production Manager Two-Shift Leader

Wright Manufacturing Inc; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance and long‑‑

Long-term disability

Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spend

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Paid Leaves 80 hours/year + 40 hours S

Voluntary Short-term Disability and S

Weekly pay

Job summary

Wright Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Department Manager to lead the Weld Department supporting the fabrication of commercial lawn mowers.

This role oversees safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost for a two-shift welding operation with more than 50 employees. The manager provides leadership through two Group Leaders and eight Team Leaders, develops frontline leadership, ensures production flow, and drives continuous improvement across the department on the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in welding, fabrication, metalworking, or related production environment.
• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a sizable hourly workforce through frontline supervisors or team leaders.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple shifts and adjust working hours to support second-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities across two shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Ensure staffing, equipment, materials, and production priorities align with the manufacturing schedule.
• Directly lead two Group Leaders and eight Team Leaders, establishing clear expectations for line Team Leaders.
• Build the leadership capabilities of Group Leaders and Team Leaders for daily accountability at the appropriate level.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure fabricated and welded components meet Wright Manufacturing’s quality standards and specifications.
• Lead continuous-improvement activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, flow, labor efficiency, and cost.
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure welding equipment, fixtures, tooling, ventilation systems, and supporting equipment are properly maintained.
• Support preventive-maintenance activities and help reduce unplanned downtime.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve welding processes, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
• Support the introduction of new products, equipment, processes, and engineering changes into the Weld Department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations Management/Business

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Wright Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Department Manager to lead the Weld Department supporting the fabrication of commercial lawn mowers.

This role oversees safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost for a two-shift welding operation with more than 50 employees. The manager provides leadership through two Group Leaders and eight Team Leaders, develops frontline leadership, ensures production flow, and drives continuous improvement across the department on the