Description

A growing fabrication and manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee day-to-day production activities. This role manages the full workflow from raw material procurement through fabrication, assembly, and delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and on-time output.

The right candidate will have strong experience in metal fabrication environments, laser cutting operations, scheduling, inventory management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule production workflows across all fabrication stages.
• Analyze material requirements; quote, order, and track metal materials (plate, sheet, tube in steel, aluminum, stainless steel, etc.).
• Manage procurement, receiving, inventory, hardware, and consumables.
• Oversee job tracking and ensure work moves efficiently through production.
• Collaborate with production staff to meet quality standards and output targets.
• Set up and nest laser cutting files; schedule and oversee plate and tube laser cutting operations.
• Track raw parts, sub-assemblies, and finished goods across production steps.
• Manage POs, inventory, and staging for outside finishing vendors or downstream processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Communicate with clients and vendors regarding schedules and production status.
• Support pricing and quoting for existing and new parts or product lines.
• Coordinate equipment and facility maintenance schedules and documentation.
• Serve as a backup operator for fiber laser cutting equipment when needed.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3-5 years operating fiber laser cutting equipment (plate/sheet/tube).
• 3-5 years in file setup, nesting, and programming for laser cutting using Cypcut, TubePro, and TubesT software.
• Knowledge of proper start-up/shut-down procedures for laser systems, air compressors, and air dryer/chiller systems.
• 3-5 years using Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting.
• 3-5 years experience in fabrication quoting/pricing.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong organizational skills and computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of metal materials, sizing, and fabrication processes.
• Experience with material procurement and warehouse inventory management.
• 3-5 years team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of welding processes and general fabrication tools.
• High attention to detail and strong visual inspection capability.
• Ability to develop and implement processes, procedures, and efficiency improvements.
• Experience coordinating equipment and facility maintenance.
• Ability to interpret production drawings and use measurement tools (metric & imperial).

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience in both plate and tube fabrication environments.
• Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with shifting priorities.