Production Manager II

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Production Manager II. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Central, FL.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Production Manager II provides operational support and coordination to Project Management and Field Management teams to assist with the implementation and daily execution of the Wharton-Smith Production Management System (PMS). Focuses on supporting project teams through workflow coordination, field support, training assistance, production tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing leadership and management capabilities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Construction Production Planning

• Coordinate Pre-Construction Planning Sessions with project teams.
• Assist with preparation of operational planning schedules, meeting materials, and project startup activities.
• Support project teams in identifying operational requirements and workflow considerations prior to project startup.

Parade of Trades (Value Stream Production Planning)

• Support coordination of workflow between crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Assist Superintendents and Project Managers with identifying workflow interruptions and production constraints.
• Participate in coordination meetings to support production continuity and operational efficiency.

Operational Production Planning

• Assist with development and execution of operational plans and production strategies.
• Support development of work packaging, crew assignments, labor planning, and operational sequencing activities.
• Coordinate operational requirements with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assist with identifying Minimum Workzone Requirements and MakeCertain tasks for crew activities.
• Participate in operational plan review meetings with project teams and field leadership.

Assured Production Planning & Control

• Assist with setup, maintenance, and updates of production planning boards, including Weekly Production Plans and Look Ahead Production Schedules.
• Support Project Managers and Superintendents in development and tracking of Weekly Work Plans.
• Participate in Before Action Reviews, End-of-Shift meetings, and operational coordination activities.
• Monitor daily production activities and assist with identifying workflow variances and production issues.
• Provide operational feedback and production tracking support to project teams.

Implementation and Operational Follow Through

• Participate in operational plan reviews with crews to ensure readiness and resource availability.
• Conduct After Action Reviews and assist with documentation of lessons learned and operational improvements.
• Support collection and organization of operational feedback for submission into the retained learning library.
• Provide field support and operational coordination for projects requiring additional PMS implementation assistance.

Corporate Systems Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process development activities.
• Assist with updates to production materials, SOPs, training documents, and quality resources.
• Support implementation of production management standards and best operational practices.
• Assist with training and day-to-day support for Production Engineers and field personnel utilizing PMS tools.
• Help coordinate production management coverage schedules and operational support activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience in commercial and/or water plant construction.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, project coordination, and industry practices within commercial and/or water plant construction.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and the elimination of waste.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and support efficient project execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Adobe applications, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, or Google SketchUp.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling software, cost management systems, and construction management platforms.
• Basic knowledge of video editing and drafting principles.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Production Management and Operations personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and support project objectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional, deadline-driven construction environment.
• Proficiency in using standard office technology, including laptops, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and scanners.
• Ability to perform office-related tasks requiring close vision, focus, and regular verbal communication.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move office materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Availability to work a full-time, exempt schedule during standard business hours, with flexibility for extended hours based on project requirements.
• Willingness to travel to project job sites outside the local area as business needs require.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings.  (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

RECRUITER POLICY:

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Wharton-Smith, Inc., including unsolicited resumes sent to a Wharton-Smith, Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Wharton-Smith, Inc. employees, or to Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s resume database will be considered Wharton-Smith, Inc. property. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Wharton-Smith, Inc. employee is authorized to bind Wharton-Smith, Inc. to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.