Production Manager

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Statesville, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead daily shop-floor manufacturing operations across welding, tube laser/bending, fabrication, prep, shipping/receiving, and maintenance. Drive on-time production, quality improvement, safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement while coaching department leaders and collaborating with engineering, sales, and purchasing.
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Description

 This Is Not Just Another Production Manager Position  

 We are an established, growing American manufacturer of premium performance  automotive exhaust systems and headers. Our products are trusted by enthusiasts,  racers, and industry professionals across the country because we refuse to compromise  on quality. 

 We’re looking for an exceptional Production Manager who wants to build something  special—not someone who’s simply looking for their next job.  

If you thrive on accountability, enjoy leading people, solving problems, improving  processes, and being on the shop floor every day, we’d like to talk with you. 

Your Mission 

You will be responsible for leading all daily manufacturing operations while building a  culture focused on quality, teamwork, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement. 

You will oversee department leaders responsible for:  

• Welding  

• Tube Laser  

• Tube Bending  

• Fabrication  

• Prep  

• Shipping  

• Receiving 

 • Maintenance  

You will work closely with our Technical Operations Manager, Engineering, Sales, and  Purchasing to ensure production goals are consistently achieved. 

 What Success Looks Like  

  •  Production schedules are consistently met. 
  •  On-time delivery exceeds customer expectations.  
  •  Quality continues to improve.  
  •  Employees are engaged, coached, and held accountable.  
  •  Waste, downtime, and rework are reduced.  
  •  The shop operates safely, efficiently, and professionally.  
  •  Department leaders become stronger under your leadership. 

Requirements

 The ideal candidate has:  

• 7+ years leading manufacturing operations.  

• Experience managing supervisors and production teams.  

• A background in metal fabrication, welding, automotive, aerospace, or similar  manufacturing.  

• Excellent communication and leadership skills. 

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.  

• The ability to make sound decisions under pressure. 

• A passion for developing people and building winning teams. 

 Compensation:

• Competitive salary:  based on experience  

• Performance bonus  

• Health benefits  

• Paid vacation and holidays  

• Retirement plan  

• Long-term growth opportunity  

Why Join Us?  

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable, growing manufacturer with a strong  reputation and loyal customer base. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, improve operations,  develop people, and make a lasting impact on the future of the company.  If you’re looking for a place where your leadership will matter every day—and where  excellence is expected—we’d like to hear from you. 

Skills Required

  • 7+ years leading manufacturing operations
  • Experience managing supervisors and production teams
  • Background in metal fabrication, welding, automotive, aerospace, or similar manufacturing
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
  • Passion for developing people and building teams
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The Company
125 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

Founded in 1962, Kooks Custom Headers, Inc. is a leader in the high-performance exhaust industry. Based in Statesville, North Carolina, the company designs and manufactures premium headers, exhaust systems, and fabricated components for performance vehicles, race applications, and OEM programs. Known for their craftsmanship and innovation, Kooks delivers race-proven power to a wide variety of domestic automobiles and professional racing applications.

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