PRODUCTION MANAGER- 2ND SHIFT

About the Role

The 2nd Shift Production Manager oversees the scheduling and planning of production activities to ensure material volumes align with customer demands. The production manager spends the majority of time on the plant floor, supervising daily operations, monitoring quality, and guiding production staff. The position is accountable for departmental safety, quality, and financial performance, including profit and loss.

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

Why Join Our Team?

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires collaboration. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Flexible spending accounts and HSA options
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee assistance resources
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Health and family care leave for both union and non‑union employees
• Relocation assistance may be available

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and direct production crews in all aspects of the process—including stressing, setup, pouring, and stripping beds—while spending approximately 90% of time actively on the production floor.
• Manage housekeeping and safety initiatives to maintain a safe work environment, educate employees on safety practices, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Facilitate open communication by maintaining an open‑door policy and resolving complex employee issues.
• Collaborate with the Production/Plant Manager, Scheduling Manager, and Yard Manager to plan and schedule production, coordinate material deliveries, and achieve departmental and quality goals.
• Assist Foremen and Leadmen with daily schedules and troubleshooting, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Actively seek opportunities to enhance skills, optimize equipment and tool usage, improve processes, reduce errors, increase efficiencies, and achieve cost savings.

Who We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of production management experience within an industrial, construction, or heavy production environment (precast experience preferred).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for interacting with employees.
• Ability to supervise, manage, and positively facilitate others.
• Knowledge of the products the company uses and which would work best.
• Ability to organize schedules, people, and equipment for maximum production.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Occasional visits to active plant and field locations based on operational needs.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high‑visibility vest, hard hat, and other gear as required.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.
• Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.
• May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions—including heat, cold, wind, rain—as well as noise, dust, and vibration.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job‑related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.