Production Manager

GSM Services•Gastonia, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is a high-impact role responsible for transforming fabrication operations into a scalable, high-performing system. By blending leadership, industrial engineering principles, and continuous improvement, this position drives efficiency, consistency, and operational excellence across multiple product lines. This role owns both daily production execution and long-term process improvement, ensuring the operation can grow without sacrificing quality, safety, or delivery performance.

Requirements

Hands-on production leader who is just as comfortable on the shop floor as working with data
Think like an industrial engineer, constantly looking for ways to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
Bring a practical, problem-solving mindset—don’t just identify issues, fix them
Strong leader of people, able to coach supervisors, hold teams accountable, and build trust across all levels
Understand how to balance production demands with process improvement, knowing when to push output and when to fix the system
Data-driven, using metrics to make decisions and communicate clearly with leadership
Comfortable challenging the status quo while respecting the realities of the shop floor
Experience in manufacturing or fabrication environments, ideally with sheet metal, ductwork, or similar operations
Motivated by building scalable systems that support growth, not just hitting short-term numbers
Naturally outgoing and friendly attitude with personal commitment and passion for service excellence in order to consistently deliver and demonstrate GSM service standards to our internal customers
5+ years in manufacturing or fabrication with direct production leadership
Experience leading supervisors and hourly production teams
Strong working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, ductwork, or similar environments
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field OR Equivalent hands-on experience in: Lean manufacturing implementation, Line balancing and labor modeling, Capacity planning and workflow design, Data-driven production optimization

Responsibilities

Lead daily fabrication operations for sheet metal ductwork and related components
Develop and manage production schedules aligned with field demand
Ensure consistent performance in safety, quality, and on-time delivery
Coach and develop frontline supervisors and team leaders
Drive accountability and performance across production teams
Analyze productivity, throughput, WIP, and operational constraints
Improve workflows, layouts, and material flow to increase efficiency
Implement standard work, capacity planning, and production balancing
Reduce overtime, rework, and scrap through structured problem-solving
Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean principles (5S, visual management, KPI tracking)
Translate demand forecasts into executable production plans
Develop staffing approaches aligned with production volume and capacity
Partner with leadership on equipment, tooling, and operational needs
Support process changes and new product introductions with minimal disruption
Own and manage key performance indicators: Units per labor hour, On-time completion, Scrap and rework rates, Overtime utilization
Use data to drive decisions, identify issues, and communicate performance clearly

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
Paid Holidays throughout the year
Health Insurance with quality coverage options
Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with company support
Profit Sharing Program—your contribution helps us grow, and you share in the success
Life Insurance paid by the company
Short-Term Disability Coverage
Company Vehicle (role-dependent)
Branded Uniforms provided at no cost
Company-Paid Training & Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement to support continued education
Apprenticeship Opportunities for skill-building and career progression
Recruitment Incentive Bonus Program
Gym Membership Program
Health & Wellness Program
A Supportive, People-First Workplace Culture