Production Manager II

Wharton Smith • Pensacola, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager II willing to work in Pensacola, Florida. The role provides operational support and coordination to Project Management and Field Management teams to assist with implementing and executing the Wharton-Smith Production Management System (PMS). It supports project teams through workflow coordination, field support, training assistance, production tracking, and continuous improvement while developing leadership and management capabilities.

The Production Manager II supports production planning from pre-construction through daily project execution. The role coordinates planning sessions and operational materials, assists with work packaging and production schedules, supports field teams in identifying workflow constraints, and helps track production plans and outcomes. It also contributes to lessons learned, corporate systems improvements, training, and implementation of production standards across projects.

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 waste elimination.
• Ability to identify process-improvement opportunities and support efficient project execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Adobe applications, 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.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate 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 with 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-construction production 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.
• Coordinate workflow among crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams; assist in identifying workflow interruptions and production constraints.
• Participate in coordination meetings to support production continuity and operational efficiency.
• 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; assist with identifying Minimum Workzone Requirements and MakeCertain tasks.
• Participate in operational plan review meetings with project teams and field leadership.
• Set up, maintain, and update production planning boards, including Weekly Production Plans and Look Ahead Production Schedules.
• Support Project Managers and Superintendents in developing and tracking Weekly Work Plans, and 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.
• Review operational plans with crews to confirm readiness and resource availability; conduct After Action Reviews and document 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 and process development; 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