🚀 Production Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ (on-site, shop leadership)

Salary : 95-125K

Reports to : Director of Operations

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day shop operations (cutting, fitting, welding, drilling, coping, cambering, finishes) and outbound logistics.
• Convert PM/Detailer releases into executable shop plans; set takt/sequence; manage labor loading, OT, cross-training.
• Drive QA/QC: WPS/PQR adherence, welder continuity, dimensional checks, coatings QA, final inspection packs.
• Implement visual management & KPIs (OTD, FPY, rework %, NCRs, hours/ton, throughput).
• Oversee maintenance & reliability for saws, drills, plasma tables, cranes, forklifts.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and lead toolbox talks/corrective actions.
• Optimize materials & inventory (min/max, cycle counts) and vendor expediting.
• Align with PMs/erection on ship sequences and crane picks.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years in steel fabrication, incl. 3–5+ years leading a shop or major cell.
• AISC fabrication tolerances, welding processes (SMAW/FCAW/GMAW), inspection knowledge.
• ERP/MES (FabSuite/STRUMIS/ShopData or similar) and scheduling chops.
• Lean/Kaizen mindset (5S, standard work, tier boards).
• Strong coaching/culture builder.
• Plus: PEMB parts flow; galvanizing/paint specs; OSHA-30; crane/forklift certs.