Production Manager - Fabrication
About The Position
Salem Sports Events is looking for a hands-on, driven Production Manager to lead our fabrication and manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, enjoys leading teams, and is passionate about improving processes, quality, and efficiency. As Production Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day shop operations, production schedules, workflow optimization, quality control, and team leadership across fabrication, finishing, CNC, and paint operations. You’ll play a key role in implementing LEAN manufacturing practices, driving productivity, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing principles and quality control processes.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Relevant experience in production management or a related field is preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age due to work conditions.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all production processes, staff, and production schedule.
- Management of all day-to-day shop operations.
- Coordinate with the Enterprise Scheduler and Project Manager to facilitate work.
- Relay project details to the Shop Lead for the creation of work packets.
- Staffing oversight to include: Shop Lead, Fabricator(s), Finisher(s), CNC Operator(s), Painter(s)
- Project oversight to include: LEAN-based flow and processes through shop, Build sequencing for trailer packing, Quality Control
- Conduct performance appraisals and manage PTO requests for direct reports.
- Maintain efficient workflow throughout the shop.
- Lead efforts to ensure quality standards are maintained prior to customer pick up/shipment.
- Responsible for drawing breakdown of renderings and illustrations.
- Break-down mechanical drawings and new projects into material requirements and cut sheets for the team.
- Oversight of Procurement for the following, but not limited to: Personal Protective Equipment, Hardware & fasteners, Cutting blades and bits, Plastics and non-metallics. substrates, Aluminum extrusions and sheets, General shop consumables., Other materials, as needed.
- Accountable for creating and updating Standard Work and Process Flows
- Conduct Root Cause Counter Measures (RCCM) when necessary for Problem Solving.
- Accountable for Key Performance Indicators, to include Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity & Cost
- Ensure inventory accuracy by maintaining: Maintain records for material consumption, Assist Procurement in Physical Inventory counts
- Responsible for maintaining and updating MDI board
- Maintain 5S in the shop and work areas.
- Facility Oversight to include: Equipment Upgrades / Repairs, General Maintenance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
