Production Manager
About The Position
Premier Pump & Power is a fast-moving, engineered-to-order manufacturer of industrial pump systems used in demanding applications across North America. We don’t operate like a slow, bureaucratic OEM—we move fast, solve real problems, and expect our leaders to take ownership. The Production Manager is responsible for leading all shop floor operations including fabrication, assembly, and materials flow. This role ensures production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality, while driving continuous improvement across processes, people, and systems. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong coordination across Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to deliver made-to-order pump packages on time and on budget.
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
- 5+ years in a leadership role (Production Manager, Supervisor, etc.)
- Experience in metal fabrication and/or mechanical assembly environments
- Strong understanding of MRP systems and production scheduling
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance
- High ownership mindset—you don’t wait for direction, you solve problems
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing
- Background in pump systems, rotating equipment, or industrial equipment
- Lean / Six Sigma experience
- Familiarity with welding, machining, and fabrication processes
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across: Fabrication (forming, welding, paint/powder coat), Assembly (pre-assembly, sub-assembly, final assembly), Materials (receiving, warehousing, kitting, shipping)
- Execute production schedules in alignment with MRP system outputs
- Ensure on-time delivery and throughput targets are consistently met
- Identify and remove bottlenecks across the production flow
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production personnel
- Drive accountability for safety, quality, and productivity metrics
- Build a high-performance culture focused on ownership and execution
- Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning
- Implement Lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, visual management)
- Reduce waste, rework, and cycle time across operations
- Partner with Engineering to improve manufacturability and design efficiency
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and inspection requirements
- Partner with Quality Assurance and MRB to resolve non-conformances
- Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety policies
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k), with company match up to 4% of employee contributions
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & 8 paid Holidays per calendar year)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
