Production Manager - First Shift

Veritas Steel LLC•Eau Claire, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We take great pride in the bridges we build, and in the people who build them (and maintain our equipment)! The Production Manager oversees fabrication teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for optimizing production efficiency, coaching team members, and collaborating across departments to meet customer and company objectives. This role ensures safe and efficient operations in designated areas. Seeking a dynamic, motivated leader with a focus on execution, problem-solving, and team motivation. We offer a very competitive benefit package! We offer company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance and short-term disability insurance, employee-paid medical insurance, dental and vision care, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, and a retirement plan consisting of a 401(k) plan and a pension with a weekly company contribution! You will begin earning vacation time the first complete month of employment! We also have 10 paid Holidays! We provide uniforms, annual boot allowance, and provide necessary Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements

Proven leadership skills with a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, steel fabrication, shipping, or yard operations
Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and production schedules.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage yard and shipping teams, including Supervisors, Leads, and operators, to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals.
Oversee daily yard and shipping operations, including material staging, loading, unloading, storage, and shipment preparation.
Provide active feedback on safety, quality, timeliness, cost, and operational impact.
Coach, train, and mentor team members to improve skills, performance, and engagement.
Maintain a clean, organized work environment by upholding 5S standards and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
Enforce all safety guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including production output, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, scrap/rework rates, and safety incidents.
Maintain accurate documentation for all assigned projects and areas.
Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Benefits

company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
company-paid short-term disability insurance
employee-paid medical insurance
dental and vision care
long-term disability insurance
flexible spending account
retirement plan consisting of a 401(k) plan and a pension with a weekly company contribution
vacation time
10 paid Holidays
uniforms
annual boot allowance
Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)