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Production Manager – Fabrication/Manufacturing

Rhodes Wolfe, West Jordan, UT, United States


Production Manager (Fabrication or Manufacturing exp req)

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (on-site)

Salary: $72,000–$85,000 base + monthly performance bonus ($6k-$12k/month on average)

Benefits: Medical, Simple IRA, PTO, Company Vehicle

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Start Date: ASAP

Relocation Assistance: Available

Production Manager (Fabrication or Manufacturing exp req) Description
Our client in custom manufacturing and fabrication is seeking a hands‑on Production Manager to run day‑to‑day fab shop operations at their Salt Lake City, UT location. You will be responsible for setting daily production priorities, managing workflows, leading an 8‑person team, and ensuring safety and quality standards, and keeping complex custom projects moving efficiently from start to finish. Everything produced is custom, which means no two days are the same and problem‑solving is at the core of this role.

Ideal candidates will have experience working in a Fabrication or sign manufacturing environment and thrive in fast‑paced, job‑shop settings. To be successful, you must have experience managing Spanish‑speaking team members, strong leadership, a mechanical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot workflow, equipment, and production challenges as they arise. This is an exciting opportunity to join a family‑oriented company with a strong culture, real influence over process improvements, and a performance‑driven compensation structure that rewards operational excellence and results.

Production Manager (Fabrication or Manufacturing exp req) Responsibilities

Manage daily production schedules, priorities, and workflow

Assign work and lead an 8‑person production team

Oversee job flow across all production stations

Troubleshoot equipment, material, and file issues

Enforce safety procedures and OSHA compliance

Conduct daily shop walk‑throughs and inspections

Lead daily production and weekly planning meetings

Coordinate closely with sales and installation teams

Train and cross‑train staff on equipment and processes

Oversee equipment maintenance and basic repairs

Production Manager (Fabrication or Manufacturing exp req) Qualifications

5+ years of fabrication or manufacturing production experience required

3+ years of Production Management or Supervisory experience required

Experience managing teams of 5 or more employees required

Understanding of CNC concepts and production equipment required

Production scheduling and workflow management experience required

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