Fabrication Production Manager

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Fabrication Production Manager - Direct Hire

Location: Alexandria, MN

Salary: $81,000.00 - $112,000.00 per year

Schedule: Friday - Sunday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Respect the Process. Run the Floor.

Looking for Fabrication Production Manager jobs in Alexandria where you can lead from the floor and keep production moving? This opportunity puts your leadership, manufacturing experience, and problem-solving skills to work keeping people productive, quality high, and safety at the center of every shift.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous leadership experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Experience interviewing, coaching, mentoring, and developing employees
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and blueprints
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and decision-making skills

Job Duties

• Lead and develop fabrication supervisors and production teams
• Oversee department performance, productivity, quality, and safety metrics
• Ensure production schedules are met and machine builds are completed on time
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Monitor workforce performance and implement corrective actions as needed
• Collaborate across departments to support operational goals
• Maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing manufacturing environment
• Support employee training, engagement, and professional development

Physical Capabilities

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as needed
• Lift up to 50 lbs. independently
• Lift, push, or pull up to 75 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to travel as required

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay for leaders who know how to keep a shift moving.
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Leadership Opportunities that let you build manufacturing management experience while developing strong production teams.

"Love working there, enjoy the experience, hope to work with them again. While there, learned how to troubleshoot some of the machines." - Staffmark, Production Supervisor

What You Will Do

As a Fabrication Production Manager you will lead daily production operations, assign work, coordinate staffing, monitor workflow, coach employees, and keep the shift moving without cutting corners on safety or quality. You will track production goals and performance, lead pre-shift meetings, troubleshoot operational problems, coordinate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and leadership teams, maintain production records and shift reports, support employee training, and create a respectful workplace built around teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Fabrication Production Manager keeps the production floor moving by giving employees clear direction and making sure the people, materials, equipment, and priorities of the shift stay aligned. It is a hands-on leadership role for people who understand how manufacturing actually works.

A successful Fabrication Production Manager knows when to coach, when to troubleshoot, when to adjust staffing, and when to bring in maintenance, quality, or other support teams. Strong supervisors respect the process while recognizing that real production environments require quick decisions and practical problem-solving.

This career offers experienced manufacturing professionals the opportunity to turn floor knowledge into meaningful leadership.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.