Production Manager: Aluminum Truck Cap Manufacturing

**Position Summary** Join the dynamic Precision Fleet Gear team as a Metal Fabrication Specialist and become a vital part of our manufacturing and construction operations! We are seeking a hands\-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing activities at our aluminum truck cap facility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your mechanical knowledge and fabrication skills in a fast\-paced environment dedicated to excellence. The Production Manager will be responsible for production output, scheduling, quality, productivity, safety, and frontline employee performance. This is a floor\-focused leadership role requiring someone who can actively manage the shop floor, solve problems quickly, improve processes, and consistently meet customer delivery requirements. The ideal candidate has experience in metal or aluminum fabrication, welding, assembly, automotive or truck accessories, or a similar manufacturing environment. **Key Responsibilities** **Production Management** * Manage daily production activities to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets. * Develop and execute production schedules based on customer demand and available resources. * Monitor production output, labor productivity, downtime, scrap, and capacity. * Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve throughput. * Ensure the production floor has the necessary labor, materials, equipment, and information to meet schedules. * Maintain clear production priorities and communicate changes effectively to supervisors and employees. **Aluminum Fabrication \& Assembly** * Oversee processes including aluminum cutting, bending, drilling, welding, fastening, assembly, and finishing. * Ensure employees follow established work instructions, drawings, and manufacturing specifications. * Work with the team to improve tooling, fixtures, work methods, and product manufacturing. * Support new product introductions and production process changes. * MIG AND TIG WELDING OF PRIMARILY THIN WALL ALUMINUM AND STEEL FOR VARIOUS FABRICATION APPLICATIONS **Quality** * Maintain high standards for product quality throughout the production process. * Monitor defects, rework, scrap, and production issues. * Lead root\-cause investigations and implement corrective actions. * Ensure production employees understand and follow quality and inspection requirements. * Work closely with Quality and Engineering to resolve recurring issues. **Team Leadership** * Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees. * Establish clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and performance. * Monitor employee performance and address issues promptly in accordance with company policies while supporting recruitment, onboarding and retention of employees. * Build a positive, accountable, and team\-oriented production culture. * Managing hourly manufacturing employees and production scheduling. **Qualifications** * 3\+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in metal fabrication, aluminum, automotive, truck accessories, or a related industry. * Experience managing a manufacturing plant, production department, or multiple production teams. * Strong knowledge of aluminum fabrication, welding, cutting, forming, and assembly. * Proven ability to manage production schedules, labor, quality, and delivery requirements. * Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications. * Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision\-making skills. Join us if you're passionate about metal fabrication and eager to contribute your skills to innovative projects! We value safety\-minded professionals who thrive in collaborative environments dedicated to quality craftsmanship. This paid position offers an engaging opportunity to develop your expertise while supporting impactful manufacturing initiatives. PHONE INTERVIEWS CAN BE ARRANGED IMMEDIATELY AFTER SUBMISSION OF INQUIRY Pay: $35\.00 \- $45\.00 per hour Work Location: In person