Production Manager

Job Title : Production Manager

Location : Greenville, SC

Salary : $110,000-$120,000

About Company / Opportunity :

A well-established manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead shop-floor fabrication activities in a project-driven manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for driving daily production execution, workforce leadership, safety, quality, and schedule performance across structural steel fabrication processes.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing, understands the realities of project-based production, and has successfully led teams delivering complex fabricated assemblies on time and to specification.

• Lead daily production activities across structural steel fabrication functions including cutting, fitting, welding, material handling, finishing, and shipping.
• Execute production schedules to meet customer delivery dates while optimizing labor efficiency and throughput.
• Identify and address production constraints, bottlenecks, and workflow interruptions.
• Track and improve key performance metrics related to safety, productivity, rework, and on-time delivery.

• Oversee fabrication of structural steel components and welded assemblies in accordance with shop drawings and project requirements.
• Ensure accurate interpretation and execution of fabrication details, cut lists, and welding sequences.
• Coordinate closely with detailing, quality, and engineering functions to resolve technical or production issues.
• Support compliance with applicable welding procedures and quality standards.

• Lead and develop supervisors, leads, and hourly fabrication personnel.
• Establish clear expectations for performance, safety, and accountability.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Support training and skill development initiatives for fabrication and welding teams.

• Enforce all safety policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to OSHA and company safety standards.
• Promote proactive safety awareness and conduct routine shop floor audits.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout fabrication to minimize rework and non-conformance.
• Support internal inspections and customer quality requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, shop layout, production sequencing, and labor utilization.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and production readiness.

Required

• 5–10+ years of experience in a production, operations, or manufacturing leadership role in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes, including welding, fitting, cutting, and material handling.
• Experience leading teams in a project-based, high-mix fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and shop details.
• Proven people leadership skills with a hands-on, floor-focused approach.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a structural steel fabrication shop serving commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with welding procedures, fabrication sequencing, and production planning systems.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits package including medical, retirement, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to lead production operations in a stable, growth-oriented fabrication environment.