Manager, Production

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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team . YOU The Manager, Production is responsible for the overall performance of the fabrication and welding departments by developing and focusing organizational resources to continually add value to internal and external customers. The overall scope of the position is short to medium term planning within a fast-paced environment. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time) Production Management Scope (60%) The Manager, Production, drives all operations required for the manufacturing of Fabrication, Weld, SSW, and SSL department product families, which may include automatic presses. This includes oversight from raw material management through to finished goods shipment, through the direct leadership of department supervisors. The Manager is responsible for ensuring daily performance to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost across all assigned departments, and takes timely corrective action when targets are not met. They work in close collaboration with Production Planning and Scheduling to adjust labor and equipment allocation in response to customer demand. The Value Stream/Production Manager is the owner of the department's Value Stream Map(s) and actively leads and champions continuous improvement initiatives that drive progress in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance. Develops, analyzes, and presents reports, including but not limited to, safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Conduct, lead, or implement the appropriate process audits to identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions, leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and abnormality root causes. Lead Kaizen events to correct and/or improve processes. Responsible for staff management to include work assignments, employee training, employee vacations, overtime assignments, absenteeism planning, temporary employment, etc. Talent Development (20%) Training Program Development & Maintenance: Designs, implements, and continuously refines a comprehensive training and development roadmap for both new hires and tenured employees. The plan encompasses key areas such as safety protocols, standard operating procedures, production process updates, and product changes. Ensures training content remains current, relevant, and aligned with business needs, compliance standards, and employee development goals. Leadership and Performance Management: Provides direction, support, and accountability for department leaders by applying effective performance management strategies. This includes setting clear expectations and measurable goals, offering timely and specific recognition, giving constructive feedback, and proactively addressing underperformance through coaching and formal corrective actions when necessary. Employee Coaching and Empowerment: Acts as a coach and mentor to all team members, encouraging individual growth and ownership of performance and career development. Creates an environment where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential. Leadership Responsibilities (20%) Skill Advancement and Cross-Training: Drives capability building within the department by promoting continued learning, structured cross-training initiatives, and opportunities for skill expansion both within and across value streams. Champions a learning culture that supports flexibility, engagement, and readiness for evolving operational demands. Standardization of Knowledge: Leads the documentation and formalization of critical operational knowledge by capturing tribal knowledge and converting it into standardized work instructions. Ensures that best practices are not only retained but systematically transferred across teams to reduce dependency on individual expertise and sustain long-term process stability. Incident and Performance Issue Management: Investigates and documents incidents related to safety, attendance, and process deviations with a fair, thorough, and solutions-focused approach. Coaches associate performance and behavioral expectations and administers progressive discipline when appropriate, ensuring consistency, documentation, and adherence to company policy. DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too: Bachelor's degree, or an equiv