Production Manager

About Wait Industries

At Wait Industries, we deliver high-quality products that meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are driven by a set of core VALUES that guide every decision we make and every product we build:

- Victors, not victims:

 We will find a way to succeed.

- Act with respect, consideration, and decency

 in all interactions.

- Live with and learn from the choices you make

 — growth is built on accountability.

- Unselfish support

 for each other, our customers, and our communities.

- Everybody matters

 — every role contributes to our success.

- Share the tools, use the tools, be successful

 — we win when we work together.

If you are a leader who embodies these values, we want you on our team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Production Manager to lead all manufacturing operations, including fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and shipping. This role is responsible for delivering on-time, high-quality products while ensuring efficient production flow and fostering a culture that reflects the Wait Industries VALUES.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage all manufacturing departments, maintenance, and shipping operations.

- Ensure production schedules are met and products are delivered on time.

- Drive and maintain high-quality standards to meet or exceed customer requirements.

- Oversee staffing, training, and development to build engaged, high-performing teams.

- Monitor and improve production flow, ensuring efficiency and minimal downtime.

- Collaborate with other departments to improve operational performance.

- Champion a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

- Lead in a way that demonstrates our VALUES every day.

Minimum Qualifications

- 3+ years of experience in 

metal fabrication

 or similar manufacturing environment.

- Proven experience managing people in a production setting.

- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow.

- Demonstrated leadership with a track record of motivating and developing people.

- Strong alignment with the 

Wait Industries VALUES

.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience managing multiple manufacturing departments.

- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Why Join Us

At Wait Industries, we don’t just make products — we build a culture where everybody matters and every team member has the tools and support to succeed. You’ll lead talented people, drive performance, and help shape the future of a company that values quality, innovation, and integrity.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k) 5% Match

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Application Questions (provide answers to the following questions):

- Which of the Wait Industries VALUES resonates most with you, and how have you demonstrated it in your career?

- Provide some specific strategies you use to improve production flow and reduce downtime in a manufacturing environment?

- Tell us about a time when you had to balance the need for on-time delivery with maintaining high quality standards?