Production Manger Custom Steel & Aluminum Fabrication

Cherry Bekaert•Owings Mills, MD

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About The Position

The Production Manager oversees daily operations for a family-owned custom fabrication company with more than 50 years of service in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC market. The company produces custom steel and aluminum railings, stairs, platforms, and fabricated assemblies. This hands-on manufacturing leader plans and monitors production, manages materials and inventory, leads the production team, and works to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. The role also supports equipment maintenance and acquisition planning and ensures safety and operational standards are upheld.

Requirements

Experience managing a production facility that manufactures custom fabricated steel and aluminum products, such as railings, stairs, platforms, and structural assemblies.
Strong understanding of MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes.
Knowledge of fabrication methods, raw materials, and manufacturing best practices.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, SOP development, and KPI management.
Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Excel, scheduling, inventory management, and purchase orders.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
Highly organized, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to improve processes while leading teams to achieve production and quality goals.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and monitor production to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and material flow using Procore.
Lead hiring, training, performance management, and development of production team members.
Communicate production status, priorities, and potential delays across departments.
Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Maintain quality standards, investigate production issues, and implement corrective actions.
Oversee equipment maintenance programs and support equipment acquisition planning.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence.