Director of Production

SPORT SHEDS, LLC

Director of Production

Orem, UT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Build the Future of Luxury Golf.

    Golfsheds is redefining the golf industry by designing and manufacturing the world’s finest luxury golf simulator buildings. As demand continues to grow nationwide, we’re looking for an exceptional operations leader to build a world-class manufacturing organization capable of scaling with our vision.

    This is more than a production management role.

    As our Director of Production, you’ll be responsible for designing and leading the entire production operation—from people and processes to capacity planning, facility layout, and operational excellence. You’ll create the systems that allow Golfsheds to consistently deliver premium quality while increasing efficiency, throughput, and profitability.

    If you’re passionate about manufacturing, leadership, continuous improvement, and building organizations that scale, we’d love to meet you.

    What You’ll Do

    You will own the day-to-day and long-term performance of our production facility while helping shape the future of manufacturing at Golfsheds.

    Production Leadership

    Lead all production operations across fabrication, assembly, finishing, quality control, and shipping

    Build, mentor, and develop high-performing production leaders and teams

    Establish clear organizational structure, roles, and accountability throughout the production department

    Recruit, hire, train, and retain exceptional production talent

    Foster a culture centered around safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement

    Capacity & Production Planning

    Develop production schedules that align with customer demand and company growth objectives

    Analyze throughput and identify production bottlenecks

    Determine true production capacity and develop strategies to increase monthly output

    Balance labor, equipment, and facility resources to maximize efficiency

    Ensure production commitments align with installation schedules and customer expectations

    Process Design & Operational Excellence

    Design and continuously improve production workflows and manufacturing processes

    Lead facility layout improvements to optimize workflow, efficiency, and safety

    Standardize work instructions, production systems, and quality procedures

    Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

    Drive reductions in waste, downtime, scrap, and rework

    Financial & Operational Management

    Develop and manage the annual production budget

    Monitor labor cost per unit, production efficiency, and overall manufacturing costs

    Evaluate capital equipment investments and automation opportunities

    Improve productivity while maintaining Golfsheds’ premium quality standards

    Manage production resources to maximize profitability and operational performance

    KPI Management & Accountability

    Develop, monitor, and improve key manufacturing metrics, including:

    Production throughput

    Units completed per month

    Labor efficiency

    On-time delivery

    Quality performance

    Scrap and rework rates

    Schedule adherence

    Safety performance

    Equipment utilization

    Inventory accuracy

    Establish clear expectations for department leaders and create a culture of accountability through measurable performance goals.

    Cross-Functional Leadership

    Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, Operations, and Installation teams to ensure every department is aligned with production capacity and customer commitments.

    Responsibilities include:

    Aligning production schedules with incoming sales

    Coordinating material availability with Purchasing

    Working with Engineering on manufacturability improvements

    Ensuring Shipping and Installation teams receive completed projects on schedule

    Supporting executive leadership with production forecasting and operational planning

    What We’re Looking For

    7+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience

    Proven experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment

    Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and capacity management

    Experience improving manufacturing processes using Lean or Continuous Improvement principles

    Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

    Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and production costs

    Ability to analyze data and make operational decisions using KPIs

    Strong problem-solving mindset with a passion for building scalable systems

    Comfortable leading organizational change and process improvements

    Preferred Qualifications

    Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or Business degree (or equivalent experience)

    Experience in construction manufacturing, modular construction, steel fabrication, or custom manufacturing

    Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications

    Experience implementing ERP or manufacturing software systems

    Multi-site or rapid-growth manufacturing experience is a plus

    What Success Looks Like

    Within your first year, you will:

    Build a scalable production organization capable of supporting rapid company growth

    Increase monthly production capacity while maintaining exceptional quality

    Establish standardized manufacturing processes across every department

    Improve labor efficiency and reduce production costs

    Minimize scrap, rework, and production delays

    Develop future production leaders within the organization

    Create measurable KPIs and accountability systems throughout production

    Build a production facility recognized for quality, efficiency, and execution