We are partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing company based in Greenville, South Carolina. This organization is known for its commitment to operational excellence, high-quality production, and a strong focus on efficiency across its manufacturing operations. With a solid reputation in the industry, they continue to invest in their people, processes, and equipment to support ongoing growth.
We are seeking a Production Manager with deep experience in metals manufacturing and a strong lean manufacturing mindset. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for running daily shop floor operations, leading a team of approximately 30 employees, and driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
This role is ideal for a technically strong, floor-focused leader who understands how to operate and optimize a metals manufacturing environment and is comfortable being directly involved in production.
Lead daily production operations in a metals manufacturing environment
Manage, coach, and develop a team of approximately 30 production employees
Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput
Oversee and optimize key processes including roll forming, punching, stamping, laser cutting, and welding
Maintain strong working knowledge of equipment and ensure optimal utilization
Monitor production metrics and implement improvements to meet operational goals
Partner with engineering and other internal teams to support production and process improvements
4-year degree required, preferably in Engineering or a related field
Strong experience in metals manufacturing environments
Proven success implementing and sustaining lean manufacturing principles
Hands-on knowledge of:
Demonstrated leadership experience managing production teams of 20+ employees
Strong operational and problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive results on the shop floor
