xPL Production Manager

Turner Construction Co.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Co. is seeking an experienced production leader for its xPL Offsite Manufacturing Facility in Decatur, AL. You will guide daily fabrication operations, coordinate resources, and drive safety and quality to meet schedule commitments.

You will mentor superintendents, partner with engineering and maintenance teams, and push for continuous improvement in throughput and efficiency while overseeing budget and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in fabrication, manufacturing, or construction production with at least 3 years in supervision.
• Deep understanding of fabrication processes, production planning, and resource management.
• Strong leadership, safety, and lean manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities of fabrication superintendents and ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Plan manpower, equipment, and materials to meet production schedules and optimize workflow.
• Drive safety engagement with the Safety team including toolbox talks and hazard assessments.
• Collaborate with QC to maintain first-pass quality and prevent rework.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Coordinate with plant leadership on short-term needs and long-term capacity planning.
• Coach and develop Superintendent team; foster accountability and teamwork.
• Work with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Maintenance to resolve constraints.
• Ensure clean, compliant production areas and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in budget planning and cost control for production operations.
• Assist onboarding and training of new employees to meet company standards.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Production Planning

Team Development

Lean Manufacturing

Data-Driven Decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Production Management Systems

Job description

Division: xPL Offsite Manufacturing Facility

Project Location(s): Decatur, AL 35602 USA

Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Construction Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description:

Partner with xPL fabrication facility (plant") leadership and superintendents to execute safe, high-quality, and efficient production operations in alignment with plant goals and customer requirements. Lead daily production planning, workflow coordination, and team development for schedule adherence, maximize throughput, and establish zero-incident culture. Serve as key resource to engage teams to deliver consistent, reliable, and on-time fabrication output.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, direct, and manage daily production activities of fabrication superintendents and instill adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, and material resources to meet established production schedules and optimize workflow.
• Drive proactive safety engagement in partnership with Safety team, including daily toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and incident prevention activities.
• Collaborate with xPL Quality Control (QC) team to maintain first-pass quality and prevent rework, validating production meets specifications and customer requirements.
• Monitor and analyze production performance metrics, including throughput, cycle time, downtime, and resource utilization; implement corrective actions to support performance.
• Deliver and maintain communication with plant leadership to align short-term production needs with long-term capacity planning and capital investment strategies.
• Support Superintendent team development through coaching, training, and performance management; foster culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Maintenance teams to resolve production constraints and maintain operational flow.
• Oversee clean and organized production areas for compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in workflow efficiency, equipment utilization, and process standardization.
• Facilitate pre-shift planning meetings with superintendents to review daily objectives, safety priorities, and quality expectations.
• Participate in budget planning and cost control efforts related to production operations.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees to ensure skill readiness and adherence to company standards.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study with minimum 7 years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or construction production, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• In-depth understanding of fabrication processes, production planning, and resource management
• Leadership and supervisory skills with ability to motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, quality control principles, and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Able to interpret production data and generate actionable insights
• Ability to hold confidential discussions, influence leadership decision-making, determine direction, and prioritize responsibilities
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and address challenges, risks, and opportunities
• Advanced project management skills, highly organized, and able to manageconcurrentcomplex projects and tasks successfully to completion for self and others
• Ability to leverage interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills to build professional relationships
• Supervisory and management experience, able to observe performance and provide timely feedback
• Proficient computer skills, database application skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and production management systems
• Limited travel

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at active fabrication facility or construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.