Fabrication Shop Production Manager

Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, Inc. • Thomaston, ME, US • $35 - $40 / hour • 6d ago

This is your chance to lead the charge in one of Maine's most exciting marine ventures. As Production Manager, you'll be the driving force behind Lyman Morse Workboats - a fast-growing division building cutting-edge custom aluminum vessels for municipal, commercial, and government clients. We're talking fire boats, patrol craft, electric ferries, and specialized workboats that are redefining what's possible on the water. Every project is unique, which means there's never a dull moment.

You'll lead a talented crew of marine fabricators and welders, turning innovative designs into reality while helping shape an evolving division with massive potential. This isn't just a management role - it's an opportunity to influence our direction, contribute design insights, and help define where Lyman Morse Workboats goes next.

The Lyman Morse Production Manager oversees the day-to-day production operations and equipment maintenance at Lyman-Morse Fabrication. He/she ensures that work is prioritized in accordance with the production schedule. He/she assigns projects and work instructions to workers on the shop floor and is the primary point of contact for fabricators and machinists on the shop floor. The production manager is the driving force behind a safe, well-motivated, and efficient workshop and is expected, at all times, to lead by example. He/she must have a “can do” attitude to go above and beyond to ensure that the production staff is delivering the finest metal components and providing excellent service to the company’s customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for production quality and workmanship while maintaining ISO 9000 compliance and quality standards
Day-to-day team management including morning meetings and job assignments
Manage all work requests from internal divisions, including scheduling, coordination, and timely completion
Build and retain a skilled team through recruitment, training, and development
Manage wages and conduct employee performance reviews
Collaborate with Project Managers across LM Workboats and other Lyman-Morse divisions
Develop and review labor estimates with divisions prior to submission of quotes
Demonstrate clear leadership and foster continuous development of subordinate employees
Promote and maintain a continuous improvement culture
Ensure employee safety through orientations, training, equipment guarding, and safe working practices
Verify all jobs have complete work instructions before starting and that objectives are met throughout the project
Track actual labor hours against budgeted hours for each task and alert management of potential overages
Coordinate with QC at inspection/hold points and ensure inspections are completed before proceeding
Handle employee welfare and discipline, including motivation, support, warnings, and dismissal when necessary
Communicate any circumstances that may impact the production schedule to the Division Manager in a timely manner
Ensure shop equipment and tools are maintained on schedule with proper documentation
Maintain safe, secure, and organized material storage
Oversee shop housekeeping standards
Review employee timesheets and approve Paid Time Off requests
Support and enforce all Lyman-Morse policies
Other duties as assigned by the Division Manager

Relevant Experience

Experience with AWS structural welding code, including the ability to understand welding symbols
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret architectural, structural, and shop drawings
Background in the design, planning, and construction of high-quality metal structures and components
Experience in a fast-paced, work environment with multiple facets in a constantly changing environment.
Minimum of 8 years in metal fabrication/welding
Minimum of 2 years machining
Understanding of rigging/lifting operations
Experience with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems desirable
First aid trained

Required Educational Experience: