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Production Manager

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Bowling Green, KY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Automation, Capacity Management, Capacity Utilization, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Disciplinary Action, Distribution Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Wiring, Extrusion, Heat Transfer, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Operations Management, Materials Tracking, Metal Manufacturing, Metrics, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Support, Prototyping, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Rockwell Automation, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Succession Planning, Supply Chain, Team Building, Technical Support, Time Management, Trend Analysis, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Welding, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Bowling Green, KY
POSTED
1 day ago
Production Manager | Lead Fabrication, Assembly & Paint Operations | ESOP | Manufacturing Leadership Opportunity

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Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us:

Based just south of Indianapolis in beautiful Shelbyville, we are an industry leader of Aluminum extrusion and heat transfer components! We pioneered one of the most advanced processes within extrusion, and business is going great! Currently, we are in need of an experienced Controls Engineer with extensive programming experience who is well versed with Rockwell Automation products. This role is responsible for providing technical support for our automation projects, implementing continuous improvement projects, and managing the designs and installs of new equipment. Our ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, stable job history with growing responsibilities, extensive programming/troubleshooting experience with Allen Bradley along with extensive Wonderware Intouch & Wonderware Historian experience, VFD installs and replacements, process wiring & controls, power distribution systems, and induction heating. Does any of this sound like your background?

If you are a Controls Engineer with 7+ years of experience with power distribution systems, then please read on….

Why join us?
  • Competitive Base Salary ($90 - $120k) DOE!
  • Extremely Competitive Equity Package!
  • Flexible Work Schedules!
  • Accelerated Career Growth!
  • Relocation assistance for the right candidate!


Job Details

We are seeking a Production Manager to lead the upstream phases of manufacturing operations, including fabrication, metal assembly, paint operations, prototype development, and other front-end production activities.

This is a highly visible leadership role created as part of the company's growth strategy to strengthen operational oversight, improve accountability, and support future expansion. The Production Manager will partner closely with the Plant Superintendent and leadership team to ensure efficient production flow, labor utilization, throughput, quality, and operational readiness.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing leadership experience, a hands-on management style, and a proven ability to lead supervisors and large production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
  • Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across fabrication, metal assembly, paint, prototype, and upstream production departments
  • Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time
  • Monitor workflow, labor utilization, equipment capacity, and production bottlenecks
  • Drive accountability for safety, quality, productivity, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency metrics
  • Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and provide hands-on leadership
  • Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Scheduling, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges
  • Support production readiness and customer delivery objectives

Production Flow & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Partner daily with the Plant Superintendent to ensure seamless flow between manufacturing phases
  • Work closely with scheduling and materials teams to align labor and production capacity with customer demand
  • Monitor material shortages, constraints, and operational disruptions
  • Escalate production risks and develop mitigation plans
  • Support capacity planning initiatives and workforce allocation strategies

Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and frontline leaders
  • Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards
  • Support workforce development, succession planning, and cross-training initiatives
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary actions
  • Build a culture of ownership, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Improve throughput, workflow efficiency, labor utilization, and waste reduction
  • Partner with Engineering to implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and new technologies
  • Utilize KPIs and operational data to identify trends and drive corrective actions
  • Standardize processes and improve manufacturing consistency

Safety & Compliance
  • Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action efforts
  • Support a culture focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence

Qualifications
  • 5–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
  • Experience leading supervisors and large production teams
  • Strong background in manufacturing operations and production management
  • Experience managing labor utilization, production flow, and operational performance
  • Proven ability to lead in fast-paced manufacturing environments
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Experience using ERP systems and KPI-driven management processes
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities
  • Ability to drive accountability and operational execution across multiple departments

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in metal fabrication, sheet metal manufacturing, welding, paint, or industrial manufacturing environments
  • Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations
  • Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience
  • Experience leading multiple supervisors and departments
  • Capacity planning and workforce optimization experience
  • Experience implementing process improvements and operational excellence initiatives
  • Exposure to automation and manufacturing technology improvements


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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com