Production Manager – Custom Fabrication/Manufacturing
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (on-site)
Salary: up to $100,000 base + monthly performance bonus (Avg annual OTE $144k–$180k)
Benefits: Medical, Simple IRA, PTO, Company Vehicle
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Available

Production Manager – Custom Fabrication/Manufacturing Description

Our client in custom manufacturing and fabrication is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to run day-to-day fab shop operations at their Salt Lake City, UT location. You will be responsible for setting daily production priorities, managing workflows, leading an 8-person team, and ensuring safety and quality standards, and keeping complex custom projects moving efficiently from start to finish. Everything produced is custom, which means no two days are the same and problem-solving is at the core of this role. To be successful you must have experience managing Spanish-speaking team members, strong leadership, a mechanical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot workflow, equipment, and production challenges as they arise. This is an exciting opportunity to join a family-oriented company with a strong culture, real influence over process improvements, and a performance-driven compensation structure that rewards operational excellence and results.

Production Manager – Custom Fabrication/Manufacturing Responsibilities

•    Manage daily production schedules, priorities, and workflow
•    Assign work and lead an 8-person production team
•    Oversee job flow across all production stations
•    Troubleshoot equipment, material, and file issues
•    Enforce safety procedures and OSHA compliance
•    Conduct daily shop walk-throughs and inspections
•    Lead daily production and weekly planning meetings
•    Coordinate closely with sales and installation teams
•    Train and cross-train staff on equipment and processes
•    Oversee equipment maintenance and basic repairs

Production Manager – Custom Fabrication/Manufacturing Qualifications

•    5+ years of custom fabrication or custom manufacturing experience required
•    3+ years of Production Management or Supervisory experience required
•    CNC and production equipment experience required
•    Production scheduling and workflow management experience required