Plant Production Manager

Fimco Industries•North Sioux City, SD

11h

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, and employee development. The Production Manager works closely with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Human Resources to address operational challenges and meet plant goals. The position manages production scheduling, workflow, quality, safety, employee development, continuous improvement, and cost management across assigned departments and shifts. It requires regular presence on the production floor and may involve exposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.

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.
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.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Manufacturing process experience preferably including metal fabrication, welding, coating, or assembly.

Responsibilities

Manage daily production activities across assigned departments and shifts.
Develop and execute production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, equipment capacity, and staffing.
Monitor production output and address delays, bottlenecks, and downtime.
Coordinate workflow among fabrication, welding, molding, 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 expectations for performance, attendance, safety, quality, and teamwork.
Coordinate hiring, onboarding, training, and cross-training with Human Resources and department leadership.
Evaluate employee performance and recommend development opportunities, promotions, and corrective action.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels and manage overtime according to production needs and approved budgets.
Promote respectful communication, accountability, and a positive working environment.
Enforce company safety procedures and required personal protective equipment.
Identify unsafe conditions and work with appropriate personnel to address hazards.
Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
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.