Production Manager II

Wharton-Smith • Pensacola, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager II provides operational support and coordination to Project Management and Field Management teams to assist with implementation and daily execution of Wharton-Smith’s Production Management System (PMS). The role supports project teams through workflow coordination, field support, training assistance, production tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing leadership and management capabilities.

The position is based in Pensacola, Florida, and involves travel to project job sites outside the local area as business needs require. It is a full-time, exempt position during standard business hours, with flexibility for extended hours based on project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Three to five years of related experience in commercial and/or water plant construction.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, project coordination, and industry practices within commercial and/or water plant construction.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and elimination of waste.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support efficient project execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Production Management and Operations personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and support project objectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional, deadline-driven construction environment.
• Proficiency in using standard office technology, including laptops, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and scanners.
• Ability to perform office-related tasks requiring close vision, focus, and regular verbal communication.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move office materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Availability to work a full-time, exempt schedule during standard business hours, with flexibility for extended hours based on project requirements.
• Willingness to travel to project job sites outside the local area as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Adobe applications, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, or Google SketchUp.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling software, cost management systems, and construction management platforms.
• Basic knowledge of video editing and drafting principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-construction planning sessions with project teams and assist with operational planning schedules, meeting materials, and project startup activities.
• Support project teams in identifying operational requirements and workflow considerations before project startup.
• Support workflow coordination among crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams; help identify workflow interruptions and production constraints; and participate in coordination meetings.
• Assist with developing and executing operational plans and production strategies, including work packaging, crew assignments, labor planning, and operational sequencing.
• Coordinate operational requirements with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, and assist with identifying Minimum Workzone Requirements and MakeCertain tasks for crew activities.
• Participate in operational plan review meetings with project teams and field leadership.
• Assist with setup, maintenance, and updates of production planning boards, including Weekly Production Plans and Look Ahead Production Schedules.
• Support Project Managers and Superintendents in developing and tracking Weekly Work Plans; participate in Before Action Reviews, End-of-Shift meetings, and operational coordination activities.
• Monitor daily production activities, help identify workflow variances and production issues, and provide operational feedback and production tracking support.
• Participate in operational plan reviews with crews to ensure readiness and resource availability.
• Conduct After Action Reviews and assist with documenting lessons learned and operational improvements.
• Collect and organize operational feedback for submission to the retained learning library.
• Provide field support and operational coordination for projects requiring additional PMS implementation assistance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process development activities; assist with updates to production materials, SOPs, training documents, and quality resources.
• Support implementation of production management standards and best operational practices.
• Assist with training and day-to-day support for Production Engineers and field personnel using PMS tools.
• Help coordinate production management coverage schedules and operational support activities.

What This Job Offers

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