Plant Production Manager

Fimco Industries•North Sioux City, SD

About The Position

The Manufacturing Plant Production Manager oversees daily production operations to ensure FIMCO products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards and delivery schedules. The role leads production teams, coordinates staffing and resources, and drives improvements in productivity, cost control, and employee development. The Production Manager works closely with the Vice President of Operations and the Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Human Resources teams to resolve operational challenges and achieve plant goals. The role requires regular presence on the production floor and availability to support multiple shifts, overtime, and occasional weekend operations based on business needs. Work may involve noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures, including heated and cool environments. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least five years of manufacturing experience, including three years in production leadership or supervision.
Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and performance across multiple departments or shifts.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably including metal fabrication, welding, coating, and assembly.
Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methods.
Ability to interpret production reports, work instructions, and operational data.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing planning or reporting systems.
Regular standing and walking throughout assigned production work areas.
Availability to support multiple shifts, overtime, and occasional weekend operations based on business needs.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage daily production activities across assigned departments and shifts.
Develop and adjust daily production plans based on customer demand, material availability, equipment capacity, and staffing levels.
Monitor production output and address delays, bottlenecks, and downtime.
Coordinate workflow among fabrication, welding, powder coating, assembly, and other assigned operations.
Ensure employees follow work instructions, production procedures, and established quality standards.
Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and operational concerns to plant leadership.
Lead, coach, and support production supervisors, team leads, and employees.
Establish clear expectations for performance, attendance, safety, quality, and teamwork.
Coordinate hiring, onboarding, training, and cross-training with Human Resources and department leadership in the Main Plant Fabrication Shop.
Evaluate employee performance, provide timely feedback, document performance discussions, and recommend development opportunities, promotions, or corrective action.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels and manage overtime based on production needs and approved budgets.
Promote respectful communication, accountability, and a positive work environment.
Ensure adherence to company safety procedures and required personal protective equipment.
Identify unsafe conditions and work with appropriate safety personnel to address hazards.
Participate in incident investigations, ensure corrective actions are assigned, and verify their completion.
Partner with Quality to investigate defects, reduce rework, and prevent recurring problems.
Maintain clean, organized production areas and support consistent housekeeping practices.
Track production performance, including productivity, downtime, scrap, rework, labor utilization, and schedule attainment.
Use Lean manufacturing principles and root-cause analysis to improve processes.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve equipment utilization, and control manufacturing costs.
Coordinate with Maintenance to support preventive maintenance and minimize unplanned interruptions.
Support new equipment installation, process changes, and product launches.