Production Manager

divh2Production Manager/h2pLocation: Belding, MI/ppReports to: Vice President of Engineering/ppEmployment Type: Full-Time/ppCompensation: Up to $110,000 annually (commensurate with experience)/ppBenefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for advancement/ppKey Responsibilities/polliManufacturing Leadership: Direct and manage all production activities, including scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation, to ensure on-time delivery of fiberglass and stainless steel tanks./liliTechnical Oversight: Provide hands-on leadership and technical guidance on the manufacturing processes specific to fiberglass/composite fabrication, ensuring optimal material usage and structural integrity of the final product./liliQuality and Compliance: Implement and enforce rigorous quality control standards and procedures, ensuring all manufactured products meet customer specifications, industry regulations, and internal quality benchmarks./liliOperational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies to optimize production efficiency, reduce waste, and lower manufacturing costs./liliSafety Management: Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring strict adherence to all EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) policies and regulations to maintain a safe working environment./liliTeam Development: Lead, mentor, and evaluate production personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment focused on skill development and accountability./liliInventory and Maintenance: Coordinate with supply chain management to ensure optimal inventory levels and oversee the preventative maintenance and repair of all production machinery and equipment./li/olpRequired Qualifications/pulliEducation: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing) or a related technical field. Equivalent extensive experience in a specialized manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree./liliExperience: Minimum of 3 + years of progressive experience in a manufacturing leadership role (e.g., Production Supervisor, Production Manager)./liliMandatory Technical Expertise: Non-negotiable hands-on experience and proven technical proficiency with fiberglass, composite materials, or a related specialized fabrication process./liliLeadership: Demonstrated experience managing and motivating a medium to large production team in a high-mix, high-value industrial setting./liliTechnical Proficiency: Strong understanding of manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliPrior experience in the tank, vessel, pressure equipment, or related heavy industrial manufacturing sectors./liliCertification or formal training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or other continuous improvement methodologies./liliDirect experience managing both composite (fiberglass/FRP) and metal (stainless steel/steel) fabrication processes within the same facility./liliAdvanced proficiency with specialized production machinery relevant to tank manufacturing (e.g., winding equipment, welding technologies)./li/ul/div