Production Manager - Fabrication, Weld & Crane Assembly in Garner, Iowa at Stellar Industries Inc

Summary: Direct and manage manufacturing activities at Stellar Industries to achieve company goals related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development. Through servant leadership, strategic planning, continuous improvement, and a People First mindset, create an environment where employees are engaged, developed, respected, and empowered to achieve exceptional business results while maintaining a safe and positive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Champion a People First culture by fostering an environment built on trust, respect, accountability, inclusion, and open communication.

• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, regularly engaging with team members to understand challenges, remove barriers, recognize contributions, and strengthen relationships.

• Develop supervisors and team leaders through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to build organizational capability and future leadership pipelines.

• Promote employee engagement by ensuring team members are informed, involved, and connected to plant goals, business performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop talent while creating opportunities for employee growth, skill development, and career advancement.

• Ensure timely and meaningful recognition of individual and team achievements that support company values, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

• Foster a culture where employee feedback is actively sought, valued, and acted upon to improve the work environment and overall employee experience.

• Support and model company values by demonstrating integrity, empathy, accountability, and servant leadership in all interactions.

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership and employee development.

• Ability to build high-performing teams through trust, coaching, communication, and accountability.

• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Proven ability to create employee engagement and maintain a positive workplace culture.

• Effective conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to lead organizational change while maintaining employee commitment and morale.

Preferred Qualification and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Background with manufacturing practices/methods and process improvement programs required.

Additional Requirements:

• Company sponsored continuing education may be required.

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Manufacturing & Operations, Operations