Production Manager

Production Manager — Welding Operations

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.