2nd Shift Production Manager (m-TH)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable, self-starting Production Manager to lead and grow our 2nd Shift production team in our stainless steel fabrication and assembly plant. You will be responsible for the daily management, continuous productivity, and safety of your departments at a growing, debt‐free, 78‑year‑old domestic US niche custom commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer with global customers.

Your areas of oversight include:

• Sheet Metal
• Welding
• Polishing
• Assembly
• Refrigeration
• Electrical

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all shop floor manufacturing operations for building stainless steel equipment.
• Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production volume, quality, cost, and safety.
• Meet all established production schedules and oversee all production personnel activities.
• Maintain clear and detailed communication with the 1st Shift Manager and Director of Manufacturing to ensure seamless operational transitions between shifts.
• Collaborate with the Director of Manufacturing on employee issues and concerns.
• Train, evaluate, develop, discipline, and communicate continuously with shop workers.
• Manage material shortages, maintain appropriate raw material inventory levels, and ensure production paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Foster a safe work environment by promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Address facilities and maintenance issues for all shop equipment.
• Lead and/or participate in departmental improvement initiatives.
• Maintain shop schedules, track labor hours, and manage procurement needs.
• Communicate through the Director of Manufacturing all engineering changes or required corrections.

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience supervising and leading a team of 20‑40 employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior hands‑on experience fabricating and building sheet metal assemblies.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to plan, lay out, fabricate, and assemble using hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to determine fabrication and assembly methods.
• Solid understanding of material gauges and sheet metal types (e.g., galvanized, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, and glass).
• Comprehensive knowledge of CNC fabricating machines such as lasers, brake presses, tubing cutters, specialty saws, and routers.
• Skilled in problem‑solving by inspecting components and assemblies using drawings and measuring tools.
• Computer proficiency with daily use of programs including MRP, Excel, and Google Docs.
• Complete understanding of manufacturing processes with the ability to evaluate each function.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is a plus.

Compensation, Schedule & Perks

• Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Complete benefits package.
• Bonus: Eligible for performance bonus(s).
• Schedule: MON‑THURS, 3:00 PM – 2:00 A.M.

Company Description

AFB Manufacturing is a growing, 75+ year‑old family‑owned company and industry leader in our niche market, serving multi‑billion dollar companies around the world. Our specialty protects us from imports, ensuring job security by avoiding offshore competition. Having expanded our Garland, Texas facility multiple times over the past 10+ years, we are looking for team members who care about the quality of their work and are eager to learn and develop new skills as needs arise.