Senior Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager / Operations Manager needed to run a steel fabrication plant. Experience with structural steel, automotive, or with fabricating machinery, equipment, or materials handling systems would be a suitable fit. Experience working in an operation that involves welding is a big plus. • Work to maintain a safety-first culture • Improve efficiencies in quality control and on-time shipments • Oversee a production organization that keeps workers safe while maintaining cost control. • Make decisions about operating and capital budget (P&L). • Lead a team of people in production, supply chain, and facility maintenance • Improve plant profitability, develop quality and safety initiatives. • Drive cost reduction through Lean Manufacturing practices and plant layout Qualifications • Bachelor's degree preferred • Experience in production management for an equipment or machinery company is key. • Should have at least seven years' experience. • Should be familiar with lean manufacturing and six sigma. • Familiarity with Mig welding is a plus, but not required. Should be able to read and interpret fabrication drawings. • Must have experience managing skilled assembly and fabrication workers. • Should have good experience with plant budgets and managing production levels. • Excellent safety record a must. You can write to me directly pearl AT jobspot DOT com Please check out my profile on LinkedIn and send me an invitation to Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearlmartin1 Additional Information Pearl Martin, Image Associates Inc. pearl AT jobspot DOT com Please look me up on LinkedIn, and send me an invitation to Link: www.linkedin.com/in/pearlmartin1