Production Manager - Roll Formed Steel Manufacturing
About The Position
NexGen Steel is a rapidly growing steel manufacturing company specializing in cold-formed steel framing solutions for residential and commercial construction. We help builders reduce costs, increase durability, and streamline construction timelines by offering steel framing as a modern alternative to lumber. Our team is focused on innovation, operational excellence, and building scalable manufacturing systems that support long-term growth. As we continue expanding across the United States, we're seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations at our new Reno, Nevada manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while developing a strong team culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of production scheduling and workflow management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and production software.
- Forklift experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing teams of 15+ employees preferred.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
- Experience in steel manufacturing, framing, roll forming, or construction-related manufacturing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations.
- Supervise, coach, and develop production employees and shift leaders.
- Plan daily production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
- Monitor productivity, labor efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery metrics.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
- Conduct daily production meetings and safety discussions.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Shipping, Purchasing, and Leadership to ensure smooth workflow.
- Oversee inventory accuracy, material flow, and production readiness.
- Manage employee performance, attendance, coaching, and corrective actions.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new production employees.
- Ensure equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping standards are maintained.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Health/dental/vision insurance starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment with a monthly company contribution towards the health plan of your choice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
