Production Manager Custom Steel / Aluminum Fabrication
cherry bekaert recruiting staffingOwings Mills, MD
Production Manager Custom Steel / Aluminum Fabrication
cherry bekaert recruiting staffingOwings Mills, MD
yesterday
Occupations
Industrial Production ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersGeneral and Operations ManagersIndustries
All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product ManufacturingFabricated Structural Metal ManufacturingOrnamental and Architectural Metal Work ManufacturingAbout the role
Job Description:
Production Manager | Custom Steel & Aluminum Fabrication Owings Mills, MDAre you a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience managing a custom fabrication shop? We're looking for a Production Manager to oversee daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead a high-performing team producing custom steel and aluminum railings, stairs, platforms, and fabricated assemblies for a family owned fabrication company with over 50 years of service in the MD/VA/DC market.
What You'll Do:
Plan, schedule, and monitor production to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and material flow using Procore.
Lead hiring, training, performance management, and development of production team members.
Communicate production status, priorities, and potential delays across departments.
Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Maintain quality standards, investigate production issues, and implement corrective actions.
Oversee equipment maintenance programs and support equipment acquisition planning.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Required:
Experience managing a production facility that manufactures custom fabricated steel and aluminum products, such as railings, stairs, platforms, and structural assemblies. Strong understanding of welding processes including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Knowledge of fabrication methods, raw materials, and manufacturing best practices. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, SOP development, and KPI management. Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Excel, scheduling, inventory management, and purchase orders. Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who understands both the shop floor and the business side of manufacturing. You are highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at solving problems, and have a proven ability to improve processes while leading teams to achieve production and quality goals. Ready to lead a growing fabrication operation and make a measurable impact? Apply today!
Matching similar jobs
JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Owings Mills, MD
Occupation
Industrial Production Managers
Industry
All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Posted
yesterday
Tired of running searches?
Rank the roles you'd take once, and matches like these arrive on their own.
CREATE PROFILE (opens in a new tab)