xPL Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Turner Construction•Decatur, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Partner with xPL fabrication facility (“plant”) leadership and superintendents to execute safe, high-quality, and efficient production operations in alignment with plant goals and customer requirements. Lead daily production planning, workflow coordination, and team development for schedule adherence, maximize throughput, and establish zero-incident culture. Serve as key resource to engage teams to deliver consistent, reliable, and on-time fabrication output.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study with minimum 7 years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or construction production, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
In-depth understanding of fabrication processes, production planning, and resource management
Leadership and supervisory skills with ability to motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment
Working knowledge of safety regulations, quality control principles, and lean manufacturing methodologies
Able to interpret production data and generate actionable insights
Ability to hold confidential discussions, influence leadership decision-making, determine direction, and prioritize responsibilities
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and address challenges, risks, and opportunities
Advanced project management skills, highly organized, and able to manage concurrent complex projects and tasks successfully to completion for self and others
Ability to leverage interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills to build professional relationships
Supervisory and management experience, able to observe performance and provide timely feedback
Proficient computer skills, database application skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and production management systems

Nice To Haves

Limited travel

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and manage daily production activities of fabrication superintendents and instill adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, and material resources to meet established production schedules and optimize workflow.
Drive proactive safety engagement in partnership with Safety team, including daily toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and incident prevention activities.
Collaborate with xPL Quality Control (QC) team to maintain first-pass quality and prevent rework, validating production meets specifications and customer requirements.
Monitor and analyze production performance metrics, including throughput, cycle time, downtime, and resource utilization; implement corrective actions to support performance.
Deliver and maintain communication with plant leadership to align short-term production needs with long-term capacity planning and capital investment strategies.
Support Superintendent team development through coaching, training, and performance management; foster culture of accountability and teamwork.
Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Maintenance teams to resolve production constraints and maintain operational flow.
Oversee clean and organized production areas for compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in workflow efficiency, equipment utilization, and process standardization.
Facilitate pre-shift planning meetings with superintendents to review daily objectives, safety priorities, and quality expectations.
Participate in budget planning and cost control efforts related to production operations.
Support onboarding and training of new employees to ensure skill readiness and adherence to company standards.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.