PRODUCTION MANAGER / PLANT MANAGER

Key Responsibilities: Production & Operations: Plan, schedule, and direct all plant production activities, including structural steel framing (primary and secondary members), roll-formed panel, trim, and paint/coating operations, to meet the master production schedule. Quality & IAS Accreditation: Serve as the facility's operational lead for maintaining IAS AC472 (or applicable) accreditation for metal building systems manufacturing, including fabrication, quality control, and welding programs. Industry Standards & MBMA Alignment: Ensure manufacturing practices, design tolerances, and product documentation are consistent with MBMA Metal Building Systems Manual guidelines and current industry standards. Safety & Compliance: Champion a safety-first culture; enforce OSHA regulations and company EHS policies across all production areas, including crane/rigging, welding, and paint booth operations. People Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and supervise production supervisors, leads, and hourly production staff across all shifts. Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Track and report KPIs: on-time shipment percentage, labor productivity, scrap/rework cost, safety incident rate, and quality escape rate. Identify and implement process improvements, capital equipment upgrades, and layout changes to increase capacity and reduce cost per ton/unit. Prepare and manage the plant's operating budget in coordination with senior leadership.

Position Requirements: Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 5+ years of progressive manufacturing/plant management experience, with at least 2 years in structural steel, pre-engineered metal buildings, or related steel fabrication. Working knowledge of AISC and AWS welding/fabrication standards, and familiarity with IAS accreditation requirements for metal building manufacturers. Demonstrated experience managing production schedules, labor, and quality in a fast-paced, made-to-order manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and plant safety program management. Proficiency with ERP/MRP production systems, Microsoft Office, and production reporting tools.

Preferred: Prior experience in a PEMB manufacturing facility (primary/secondary framing, roll-forming, and paint lines). Familiarity with MBMA technical publications and metal building design/manufacturing tolerances. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification. Experience supporting IAS, ISO 9001, or similar third-party quality accreditation audits. Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Regular presence on the production floor, including exposure to noise, heat, welding operations, and moving equipment; appropriate PPE required. Ability to walk, stand, and climb (stairs, ladders, mezzanines) for extended periods during plant walkthroughs. Occasional lifting up to 25-50 lbs. Some travel may be required for supplier visits, industry meetings (including MBMA events), or multi-site coordination.

Location: Pottsville