Production Manager bei Veritas Steel

Build Your Legacy with Veritas Steel!

We take great pride in the bridges we build, and in the people who build them (and maintain our equipment)!

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The Production Manager oversees fabrication teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for optimizing production efficiency, coaching team members, and collaborating across departments to meet customer and company objectives. This role ensures safe and efficient operations in designated areas. Seeking a dynamic, motivated leader with a focus on execution, problem-solving, and team motivation.

We offer a very competitive benefit package!  We offer company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance and short-term disability insurance, employee-paid medical insurance, dental and vision care, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, and a retirement plan consisting of a 401(k) plan and a pension with a weekly company contribution!  You will begin earning vacation time the first complete month of employment!  We also have 10 paid Holidays! We provide uniforms, annual boot allowance, and provide necessary Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned production teams, including Supervisors, Leads, and skilled trades, to achieve production goals.

• Oversee daily operations to ensure adherence to fabrication plans, schedules, and quality requirements.

• Collaborate with the Production Scheduler to align resources with production priorities and deadlines.

• Provide active feedback on safety, quality, timeliness, cost, and operational impact.

• Coach, train, and mentor team members to improve skills, performance, and engagement.

• Maintain a clean, organized work environment by upholding 5S standards and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Enforce all safety guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including production output, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, scrap/rework rates, and safety incidents.

• Maintain accurate documentation for all assigned projects and areas.

• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Requirements

• Proven leadership skills with a positive, solutions-focused attitude.

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or structural steel fabrication, with a strong understanding of throughput and efficiency optimization.

• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and production schedules.

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a steel fabrication shop environment with exposure to heat, noise, and industrial equipment.

• Must wear required PPE at all times.

• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 75 lbs as needed.

Why Join Veritas Steel?

• Be part of a company building the bridges that connect tomorrow’s communities.

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package.

• Commitment to employee safety, development, and career growth.

Safety is our priority!  We have a very extensive training program to ensure the safety of all of our employees.

Veritas Steel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.