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 Pensacola, 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.