Job Type
Full-Time
Shift Type
First Shift
Location
201 WAVY - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704 US (Primary)
3132 VICTORY - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23702 US
Category
Production - Project Management
Job Description
Summary:The Production Manager oversees the end-to-end manufacturing operations across material processing and structural assembly activities. This role is responsible for managing production execution across CNC processing operations
(plasma table and 6-axis robotic CNC cell), CNC programming resources, and structural assembly teams producing panels and fabricated assemblies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Production Leadership & Execution
- Lead daily manufacturing operations across CNC processing, CNC programming, structural assembly, and fabrication activities.
- Develop and execute production plans to meet cost, quality, schedule, and safety objectives.
- Manage throughput from raw material processing through completed panel and fabricated assembly delivery.
- Establish production priorities and allocate labor, equipment, and resources to maintain schedule commitments.
- Monitor operational performance and remove barriers impacting execution.
CNC Processing & Programming Oversight
- Provide direct leadership and oversight to CNC Operators and CNC Programmers.
- Ensure machine programs are developed, validated, and released to production in alignment with schedule requirements.
- Drive optimization of machine utilization, material yield, setup reduction, and equipment effectiveness.
- Establish standards for machine programming, nesting strategy, and production execution.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance activities to maximize uptime and reliability.
Structural Assembly & Fabrication Leadership
- Oversee structural panel assembly and fabricated product execution from component processing through final assembly.
- Ensure assembly sequencing, fit-up strategy, and workflow support efficient production.
- Coordinate fabrication resources to support delivery requirements and footprint utilization.
- Monitor assembly productivity, rework, and quality performance.
- Support implementation of build strategies and manufacturing process improvements.
Workforce Leadership & Development
- Lead supervisors, operators, assemblers, programmers, and support personnel to achieve operational goals.
- Establish clear expectations and accountability for safety, schedule, quality, and performance.
- Develop workforce capability through coaching, training, and succession planning.
- Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and performance management activities.
- Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Operational Controls & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and manage KPIs across Cost, Quality, Schedule, and Safety.
- Conduct daily production reviews and communicate performance against plan.
- Identify and implement process improvements to improve throughput and reduce waste.
- Support capital projects, equipment implementation, and facility improvements.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and customer requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:- Minimum 8 years of manufacturing or production leadership experience in industrial operations.
- Minimum 3 years leading automated manufacturing, CNC processing, fabrication, or structural assembly teams.
- Experience managing operations utilizing CNC plasma, robotic processing systems, or automated fabrication equipment.
- Experience supporting structural steel fabrication, shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, modular construction, or industrial assembly operations.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
- Knowledge of production planning, capacity management, and manufacturing metrics.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, visual management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience launching new manufacturing capabilities, facilities, or equipment.
Minimum Requirements:- High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong understanding of fabrication, assembly, and production workflows.
- Experience managing schedules, manpower planning, and production performance.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
Physical Demands:- Frequent movement throughout manufacturing and production environments.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while supporting operations.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to access production areas, equipment, and assembly locations.
- Visual ability to review production conditions, drawings, and quality requirements.
- Ability to wear required PPE in industrial environments.
Work Environment:Job Requirements
# of Hires Needed
1
Salary Grade
$98,110.00 - $147,165.00
