Production Manager III

Production Manager III

Location: Onsite Manufacturing Facility
Travel: Up to 10%
Compensation: Competitive executive-level compensation + bonus + ESOP

A leading electrical manufacturing and industrial construction organization is seeking a senior production leader to oversee highly sophisticated manufacturing programs supporting some of the largest hyperscale, energy, and mission-critical projects in North America. This role is designed for a proven manufacturing professional who combines deep electrical expertise with the leadership capabilities required to manage complex production operations, mentor emerging leaders, and ensure successful delivery for demanding customers.

As Production Manager III, you will act as a senior technical authority within the organization, providing direction across production planning, labor utilization, scheduling, quality, safety, and customer delivery. You'll work closely with executive leadership, program teams, manufacturing personnel, and customers to ensure production objectives are achieved while continuously improving performance, efficiency, and operational consistency.

What You'll Do

• Lead the organization's most advanced and technically complex production programs from planning through execution.
• Serve as the senior production subject matter expert for manufacturing operations, electrical systems, and industrialized construction processes.
• Oversee production scheduling, labor forecasting, staffing requirements, work packages, and materials planning to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure bill of materials accuracy and availability to support production demands and customer schedules.
• Partner with program management teams to align manufacturing operations with customer requirements, delivery milestones, and project priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, throughput, quality, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain rigorous QA/QC standards and ensure consistent adherence to manufacturing specifications and project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with safety leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safe manufacturing practices.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Production Manager I and II team members while helping establish best practices across the organization.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical direction for multiple production programs simultaneously.
• Act as the senior production decision-maker and operational leader in the absence of the Head of Production.
• Support strategic planning efforts and contribute to the long-term growth and scalability of manufacturing operations.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 15 years of field electrical experience as a licensed electrician.
• Minimum 18 years of experience within electrical manufacturing, industrial construction, prefabrication, modular construction, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale manufacturing operations and complex production programs.
• Deep understanding of production planning, labor management, scheduling, quality systems, and manufacturing execution.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, fabrication processes, and industrial manufacturing best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority programs and competing customer demands simultaneously.
• Experience serving as a technical resource and strategic advisor for operations teams and executive stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence teams at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen combined with a hands-on approach to operational leadership.
• Experience developing, mentoring, and coaching future manufacturing leaders.

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead some of the most sophisticated manufacturing programs within the electrical construction and energy industries.
• Direct exposure to hyperscale, mission-critical, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Significant influence on production strategy, operational excellence initiatives, and organizational growth.
• Visible leadership role with executive-level interaction and enterprise-wide impact.
• Employee ownership through an ESOP program, creating a unique opportunity to directly benefit from company success.
• Annual bonus potential tied to performance and business results.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with retirement benefits.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization.
• Join a culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position is ideal for a seasoned production leader who has built a career in electrical manufacturing and industrial construction environments and is looking for an opportunity to influence operations at scale while helping shape the future of a growing manufacturing organization.