Production Manager - 1st Shift in Greeley, Colorado at BENTLEY WELDING INC

About Bentley Mission Critical

Bentley Mission Critical manufactures factory-built infrastructure for the world’s most demanding data centers. From our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Greeley, Colorado, we engineer, fabricate, and test complete modular data center systems — pre-integrating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a controlled factory environment to deliver projects 30–50% faster than traditional construction. Our customers include hyperscale, AI/GPU compute, colocation, and enterprise data center operators. We don’t build projects — we manufacture products, and we do it quality-driven, on time, every time.

We are growing fast, and our people are the reason. This role exists to make sure that as we scale, we stay a place where skilled, motivated people want to build their careers.

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations at BWI’s Greeley facility. This role ensures production excellence through the four critical priorities—Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, and On-Budget performance (in that order).

Responsible for monitoring daily production operations and manufacturing processes. Facilitate training and programs to maximize staff productivity and efficiency. Track the operation's progress, minimize excessive loss, and drive activities to achieve cost targets and improve efficiency, safety, and quality performance, while ensuring that quality objectives are met. Maintain positive employee relations while driving significant changes.

The Production Manager drives process discipline, Lean manufacturing, ERP-based scheduling, labor tracking, and accountability among supervisors and production teams. The ideal candidate has strong fabrication experience, leadership capability, and a proven track record of improving operational performance.

Success in this Role will be Measured by

• Safety: Zero accidents; proactive hazard mitigation.
• Quality: Minimal rework; AWS/ASME compliance.
• On-Time Delivery: Meeting or exceeding customer deadlines.
• On-Budget Delivery: Jobs completed within planned labor and cost.

1st Shift Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm

*Must be 18 years or older to apply*

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Accountability

• Lead, mentor, and hold production supervisors accountable for meeting company goals.
• Foster a culture of safety-first, continuous improvement, and ownership.
• Participate in daily Gemba walks and production meetings.
• Reinforce expectations: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Budget are non-negotiable pillars.

Operational Excellence

• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Utilize ERP for scheduling, job tracking, labor management, and decision-making.
• Ensure efficient planning and resource allocation to meet customer demand.
• Maintain six weeks of work on the pull plan; cross out completed work daily.
• Develop recovery plans when tasks fall behind—without moving ship dates.
• Coordinate with other departments when downstream impacts occur.

Safety & Quality

• Enforce strict adherence to all safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Promote a “Zero Accidents, Zero Defects” mindset.
• Lead quality assurance systems to maintain AWS and ASME compliance.
• Conduct safety walks, correct hazards, and ensure PPE compliance.

Performance, Delivery & Cost Control

• Maintain accountability for on-time and on-budget delivery of all projects.
• Track and report KPIs: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Labor Utilization.
• Collaborate with scheduling, procurement, and QC to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Review labor reports and job costing for accuracy; correct discrepancies.

Labor Management & HR Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are clocked into correct jobs and job costing is accurate.
• Correct timecard errors using required forms.
• Interview, hire, discipline, and terminate employees per HR policy.
• Conduct 90-day reviews and ongoing performance evaluations.

Accountability

• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present.
• Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• BMC employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices, including the training requirement of Bentley Mission Critical

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee material handling, consumables, and housekeeping (5S).
• Support CAD workflows by ensuring manufacturability alignment and BOM accuracy.
• Open and close the shop as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Travel as required.
• Work predominantly inside and in dusty and noisy areas.?
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment will be required
• Noise levels can fluctuate from quiet to loud.
• Hazards associated with the industry.

Benefits

Offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and disability Insurance

Benefits may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bentley Mission Critical is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AWS/ASME standards.
• Proven success implementing Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Time management Skill: properly managing their time to meet production and delivery deadlines.
• Problem-solving Skill: Offer solutions to defects or limitations in production.

Leadership

• Unafraid to go against the wind and question everything
• Aggressive “can-do” attitude, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to quality.
• Personable: Dedicated to strong relationships with customers and employees, with excellent communication skills, is inspirational and able to lead people through genuine affiliation and persuasion.
• Effective communicator: Able to clearly articulate the vision and plan, provide direct and precise feedback, and positively influence others.
• Energetic and strong: Enthusiastic individual who is tough with fire in the belly; willing to do what it takes; able to endure uncertainty and challenges, is creative and flexible enough to change course when necessary.
• Insatiably curious: Life-long learner, who constantly seeks new knowledge, engages in self-improvement, is innovative, and focused on what matters.
• Ethical, loyal and trustworthy with a high degree of professionalism.

Preferred

• Steel fabrication manufacturing preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma background.