Production Manager

Production Manager Eden Prairie, MN | Direct Hire | $70-80k | Day Shift (7:30 am – 4:00 pm)

Konik is partnering with a high-end custom fabrication and large-format production company to add a Production Manager to their team. This role is responsible for leading daily production operations across multiple shifts, ensuring quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can bridge the gap between CNC technology and manual fabrication while building a high-performing, accountable team.

Production Manager Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee daily production operations across day and second shift teams (15–20 employees total)

Serve as a player-coach on the floor, learning and supporting all production processes to drive efficiency and quality

Coordinate production schedules with project management to meet aggressive turnaround timelines

Troubleshoot CNC cutting equipment and fabrication processes, including drag knife and oscillating knife systems

Maintain and enforce quality standards aligned with high-end custom fabrication output

Implement and uphold OSHA and internal safety protocols across the production floor

Develop and manage production metrics, quotas, and performance expectations to improve throughput and profitability

Maintain a clean, organized, and “tour-ready” production environment

Train, mentor, and develop team members while fostering accountability and consistency

Production Manager Qualifications:

2+ in production supervision or management

Experience in large-format printing, POP display, or custom fabrication environments is preferred

Direct experience with CNC cutting systems (Zund or similar preferred)

Strong ability to read and interpret production drawings and technical specifications

Hands-on experience with shop tools and fabrication processes (adhesives, cutting tools, assembly methods)

Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Benefits:

Health & dental insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.