Director of Production

SPORT SHEDS, LLC•Orem, UT

About The Position

Build the Future of Luxury Golf. Golfsheds is redefining the golf industry by designing and manufacturing the world’s finest luxury golf simulator buildings. As demand continues to grow nationwide, we’re looking for an exceptional operations leader to build a world-class manufacturing organization capable of scaling with our vision. This is more than a production management role. As our Director of Production, you’ll be responsible for designing and leading the entire production operation—from people and processes to capacity planning, facility layout, and operational excellence. You’ll create the systems that allow Golfsheds to consistently deliver premium quality while increasing efficiency, throughput, and profitability. If you’re passionate about manufacturing, leadership, continuous improvement, and building organizations that scale, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

7+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience
Proven experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
Experience improving manufacturing processes using Lean or Continuous Improvement principles
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and production costs
Ability to analyze data and make operational decisions using KPIs
Strong problem-solving mindset with a passion for building scalable systems
Comfortable leading organizational change and process improvements

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or Business degree (or equivalent experience)
Experience in construction manufacturing, modular construction, steel fabrication, or custom manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications
Experience implementing ERP or manufacturing software systems
Multi-site or rapid-growth manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead all production operations across fabrication, assembly, finishing, quality control, and shipping
Build, mentor, and develop high-performing production leaders and teams
Establish clear organizational structure, roles, and accountability throughout the production department
Recruit, hire, train, and retain exceptional production talent
Foster a culture centered around safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement
Develop production schedules that align with customer demand and company growth objectives
Analyze throughput and identify production bottlenecks
Determine true production capacity and develop strategies to increase monthly output
Balance labor, equipment, and facility resources to maximize efficiency
Ensure production commitments align with installation schedules and customer expectations
Design and continuously improve production workflows and manufacturing processes
Lead facility layout improvements to optimize workflow, efficiency, and safety
Standardize work instructions, production systems, and quality procedures
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive reductions in waste, downtime, scrap, and rework
Develop and manage the annual production budget
Monitor labor cost per unit, production efficiency, and overall manufacturing costs
Evaluate capital equipment investments and automation opportunities
Improve productivity while maintaining Golfsheds’ premium quality standards
Manage production resources to maximize profitability and operational performance
Develop, monitor, and improve key manufacturing metrics, including: Production throughput, Units completed per month, Labor efficiency, On-time delivery, Quality performance, Scrap and rework rates, Schedule adherence, Safety performance, Equipment utilization, Inventory accuracy
Establish clear expectations for department leaders and create a culture of accountability through measurable performance goals.
Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, Operations, and Installation teams to ensure every department is aligned with production capacity and customer commitments.
Aligning production schedules with incoming sales
Coordinating material availability with Purchasing
Working with Engineering on manufacturability improvements
Ensuring Shipping and Installation teams receive completed projects on schedule
Supporting executive leadership with production forecasting and operational planning