Production Manager | Custom Steel & Aluminum FabricationOwings Mills, MDAre you a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience managing a custom fabrication shop? We're looking for a
Production Manager to oversee daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead a high-performing team producing custom
steel and aluminum railings, stairs, platforms, and fabricated assemblies for a family owned fabrication company with over 50 years of service in the MD/VA/DC market.
What You'll Do- Plan, schedule, and monitor production to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and material flow using Procore.
- Lead hiring, training, performance management, and development of production team members.
- Communicate production status, priorities, and potential delays across departments.
- Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain quality standards, investigate production issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Oversee equipment maintenance programs and support equipment acquisition planning.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Qualifications- Required: Experience managing a production facility that manufactures custom fabricated steel and aluminum products, such as railings, stairs, platforms, and structural assemblies.
- Strong understanding of welding processes including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
- Knowledge of fabrication methods, raw materials, and manufacturing best practices.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, SOP development, and KPI management.
- Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Excel, scheduling, inventory management, and purchase orders.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate is a proactive leader who understands both the shop floor and the business side of manufacturing. You are highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at solving problems, and have a proven ability to improve processes while leading teams to achieve production and quality goals.
Ready to lead a growing fabrication operation and make a measurable impact? Apply today! IND