Manager, Production

Simpson Strong-Tie • Riverside, CA

4d • $91,200 - $118,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Production is responsible for the overall performance of the fabrication and welding departments by developing and focusing organizational resources to continually add value to internal and external customers. The overall scope of the position is short to medium term planning within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-10 years in a Lean Manufacturing Environment.
• 5 years leading high performing teams
• 2 years’ experience executing a lean vision and journey
• 2 years’ experience with knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, SAP a plus.
• Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• Accountability & Dependability: Meets commitments, works independently, accepts ownership of projects and outcomes, takes personal responsibility and sets objectives/standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements, shows a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Analysis: Ability to analyze and collect data. Ability to make sound business judgments.
• Communication: Ability to effectively manage and motivate the performance of employees by setting goals, monitoring performance, provides feedback and helps others to learn.
• Problem Solving: Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Critical Thinking: The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Leadership: Ability to build consensus amongst one’s peers in leadership. Ability to establish an effective, professional, and positive relationship with staff.
• Technical: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Simpson computer applications, such as SAP (or similar MRP software) and OEE software
• The ability to effectively use MS Office products, and ERP system.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of elimination of waste, continuous improvement, S5, Kaizen, Quality Built in, JIT, Kanban, and leveled production.
• Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• SAP a plus.
• This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Responsibilities

• Drives all operations required for the manufacturing of Fabrication, Weld, SSW, and SSL department product families, which may include automatic presses. This includes oversight from raw material management through to finished goods shipment, through the direct leadership of department supervisors.
• Ensures daily performance to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost across all assigned departments, and takes timely corrective action when targets are not met.
• Works in close collaboration with Production Planning and Scheduling to adjust labor and equipment allocation in response to customer demand.
• Owns the department’s Value Stream Map(s) and actively leads and champions continuous improvement initiatives that drive progress in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.
• Develops, analyzes, and presents reports, including but not limited to, safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Conducts, leads, or implements the appropriate process audits to identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions, leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and abnormality root causes.
• Leads Kaizen events to correct and/or improve processes.
• Responsible for staff management to include work assignments, employee training, employee vacations, overtime assignments, absenteeism planning, temporary employment, etc.
• Designs, implements, and continuously refines a comprehensive training and development roadmap for both new hires and tenured employees. The plan encompasses key areas such as safety protocols, standard operating procedures, production process updates, and product changes.
• Ensures training content remains current, relevant, and aligned with business needs, compliance standards, and employee development goals.
• Provides direction, support, and accountability for department leaders by applying effective performance management strategies. This includes setting clear expectations and measurable goals, offering timely and specific recognition, giving constructive feedback, and proactively addressing underperformance through coaching and formal corrective actions when necessary.
• Acts as a coach and mentor to all team members, encouraging individual growth and ownership of performance and career development.
• Creates an environment where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.
• Drives capability building within the department by promoting continued learning, structured cross-training initiatives, and opportunities for skill expansion both within and across value streams.
• Champions a learning culture that supports flexibility, engagement, and readiness for evolving operational demands.
• Leads the documentation and formalization of critical operational knowledge by capturing tribal knowledge and converting it into standardized work instructions.
• Ensures that best practices are not only retained but systematically transferred across teams to reduce dependency on individual expertise and sustain long-term process stability.
• Investigates and documents incidents related to safety, attendance, and process deviations with a fair, thorough, and solutions-focused approach.
• Coaches associate performance and behavioral expectations and administers progressive discipline when appropriate, ensuring consistency, documentation, and adherence to company policy.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager