Production Manager- Indy Help build a new operation from the ground up and lead the team as production grows. About the role Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to establish and grow operations at our new Indianapolis facility, which supports the Data Center Cooling industry. You’ll oversee fabrication and welding, machining, polishing, inspection, warehouse, and production control. You’ll help build the team, set up consistent processes, and partner with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to meet production and customer commitments while keeping operations safe, efficient, and cost-effective. What you’ll do - Support facility startup and production ramp-up by establishing staffing plans, training, standard work, and daily operating routines.
- Hire, coach, develop, and motivate production employees and team leaders. Build a culture of inclusion, accountability, and high performance.
- Lead daily production and warehouse operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, and on-time delivery goals.
- Coordinate staffing, production schedules, capacity, and material flow to meet demand and address bottlenecks.
- Lead Environmental, Health & Safety programs and reinforce safe work practices throughout the operation.
- Track and analyze key performance indicators, communicate results, and lead corrective actions when performance falls short.
- Use Lean, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods to reduce waste and improve quality and efficiency.
- Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Human Resources to resolve issues and carry out business initiatives.
- Support new product introductions and other manufacturing projects.
- Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and build team capabilities through training and development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring - A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Seven to ten years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and employee development.
- The ability to prioritize changing demands and lead improvements in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ERP systems.
Preferred experience - Leading machining, welding, and/or fabrication operations.
- Facility startup, production ramp-up, or manufacturing expansion.
- Managing in a Lean environment; Lean or Six Sigma certification.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or Power BI.
Our culture We value Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence. Our leaders encourage respectful communication, listen to employee ideas and concerns, protect confidentiality, and work across departments to improve how we operate. Working conditions - On-site work in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.
- Extended periods of standing and walking, with exposure to noise and varying temperatures.
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Approximately 5–10% travel to other locations.
Salary Range: $110K-135K, 10% annual bonus
Attendance Requirements:
Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.
Accommodations: Essential functions of this position may include but are not limited to lifting,
reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, carrying objects, ascending/descending
stairs and commuting to work location. If you are an individual with a disability and need a
reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions under the Americans with
Disability Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request the accommodation below.
Accommodations requested:
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