Production Manager

HTI is recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager

to lead either the Welding or Paint department for a growing structural steel manufacturing operation in Greenville, SC. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and has a strong background in manufacturing operations, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

• Opportunity to lead a critical production department within a well-established manufacturing operation
• Strong company culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence
• Career growth potential within a stable and expanding organization
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Collaborative leadership environment with direct influence on operational success
• Dynamic manufacturing setting where no two days look the same

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or production management
• Background in structural steel, heavy industrial manufacturing, fabrication, welding, or industrial paint/coating operations
• Proven ability to lead supervisors, team leads, and hourly production employees
• Experience driving KPIs related to production, efficiency, quality, downtime, and safety
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and production work orders
• Experience working with ERP systems and production reporting tools
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• OSHA or related safety training is preferred

• Oversee daily operations within the Welding or Paint department to ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are met
• Lead and mentor supervisors and production personnel to drive accountability and performance
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, QA, Scheduling, and Maintenance teams to support production timelines and operational priorities
• Monitor and improve KPIs including throughput, downtime, efficiency, and rework rates
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction
• Ensure proper labor planning, shift coverage, and material readiness
• Promote a strong culture of safety and operational excellence on the production floor
• Support onboarding and development of skilled trades employees and apprentices
• Assist with departmental planning, budgeting, and workforce development initiatives
• Communicate operational updates, priorities, and improvement opportunities with leadership

This position is primarily based on the manufacturing floor and requires regular interaction with production teams in an industrial environment.

If you are a hands‑on manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to make a direct impact within a growing operation, we’d love to connect with you.