Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Environmental Health, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Operations Planning, People Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Flow, Product Development, Product Programs, Production Control, Production Management, Production Schedule, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Staff Requirements, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
The Truss Plant Production Manager oversees daily manufacturing, fabrication, and yard operations. They are responsible for driving safety standards, coordinating production schedules, managing direct labor, and executing continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products are delivered on time and within quality specifications.
The role requires a hands-on, strategic leader who bridges operational needs across multiple departments. Key responsibilities for the position include:
Core Responsibilities
- Operational Execution: Planning and adjusting daily/weekly production schedules to meet customer demand, capacity, and labor availability.
- Safety & Environment: Leading daily safety activities, enforcing work place organization and cultivating a safety-first culture across all shifts.
- Quality Control: Enforcing strict quality control programs, monitoring workmanship, and preventing defects on incoming raw materials and finished trusses.
- Team Leadership: Determining staffing requirements, managing shift leads, and facilitating structured training and leadership development.
- Continuous Improvement: Utilizing lean manufacturing strategies to eliminate non-value-added activities, streamline process flows, and reduce material scrap.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize equipment downtime and coordinating with Supply Chain, Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety departments.
· Experience: Previous supervisory or management experience in wood truss manufacturing or high-volume building products.
· Skills: Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and production key performance indicators (KPIs).
· Leadership: Ability to build high-performing teams, resolve performance issues, and manage structured change in a fast-paced