Production Manager - Construction Trades
Full Time • Adams, Inc.
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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company car
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Are you looking for the next step in your career?
Adams, Inc. has been in the building trades industry since 1988 providing solutions to our customers by way of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and home backup power. We are a family-owned, value-based organization placing the needs of our customers and team members above all else! We have seven locations throughout Wisconsin and Illinois, and are looking to add a Production Manager to our Elkhorn Team!
As a Production Manager, you will combine your field leadership, day-to-day operational oversight and strategic coordination experience to ensure timely, high quality, and profitable operations across multiple business lines. This includes home backup generators, solar installations, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
Adams, Inc. has been in the building trades industry since 1988 providing solutions to our customers by way of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and home backup power. We are a family-owned, value-based organization placing the needs of our customers and team members above all else! We have seven locations throughout Wisconsin and Illinois, and are looking to add a Production Manager to our Elkhorn Team!
As a Production Manager, you will combine your field leadership, day-to-day operational oversight and strategic coordination experience to ensure timely, high quality, and profitable operations across multiple business lines. This includes home backup generators, solar installations, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in residential production operations (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Solar, or related industries) required. Proven experience managing field teams is required.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of field operations, scheduling, job costing, margin control, and labor productivity required. Strong knowledge of electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing required. Electrical licensure preferred.
- Software Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software and standard business software required.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders required.
- Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate challenges, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions under pressure required.
- Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to motivate and guide teams through accountability and positive team culture required.
- Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and a willingness to travel to job sites is required.
Schedule & Benefits:
This is a first-shift, Monday - Friday role. Some later hours or weekends may be necessary depending on workload. The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 per year, based on recent, relevant experience in the building trades industry. Adams, Inc. is proud to offer a full benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurances as well as paid time off, paid holidays, 401K employer match, and discounts on all of our services.
This is a first-shift, Monday - Friday role. Some later hours or weekends may be necessary depending on workload. The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 per year, based on recent, relevant experience in the building trades industry. Adams, Inc. is proud to offer a full benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurances as well as paid time off, paid holidays, 401K employer match, and discounts on all of our services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (as related to our Company Core Values):
Integrity:
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and Adams’ safety plan.
- Uphold ethical standards in customer interactions, quoting, and service delivery.
- Maintain accurate documentation for inspections, warranty claims, and job tickets.
People:
- Lead and develop a team of electricians, technicians, plumbers, and installers.
- Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings and support professional growth.
- Manage hiring, onboarding, and training/development of technicians.
Partnership:
- Collaborate with sales, service, and support teams to align production capacity with revenue goals.
- Build relationships with vendors, municipalities, and industrial clients.
- Support cross-functional coordination for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and solar projects.
Attitude:
- Lead with a proactive, solution oriented, mindset in resolving operational challenges and inefficiencies.
- Champion and drive quality standards that create customer satisfaction, positive reviews, and loyalty.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, ownership, and customer-first focus.
Excellence:
- Oversee installation quality and timeliness across generator, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and solar projects.
- Conduct weekly production meetings and participate in L10 meetings.
- Quote and scope generator installations, HVAC, plumbing, and solar work as needed.
- Track and manage job margin, labor utilization, and service contract completion rates.
Stewardship:
- Oversee inventory control for the operation
- Own warranty processes, including claims and returns
- Contribute to annual strategic planning and quarterly goals.
Working Conditions & Employment Policies:
Physical Demands:
This position is based in an office setting and involves standard computer and phone use. The role also requires travel to work sites and company locations across service areas to support field operations and engage with team members directly. The ability to sit, stand, and move between locations is necessary.
Work Environment:
The position involves a mix of office-based planning and work site visits. The employee will regularly visit active construction or production sites, which may expose them to varying weather conditions, noise levels, and hazards typically associated with such work. Appropriate safety protocols and PPE must be followed at all times. Travel between job sites and client locations is expected, and occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines or respond to urgent issues.
Employment Policy Statement:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. This description does not constitute a contract of employment and does not change the at-will employment relationship.
Adams will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities as required by law. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application or employment process, please contact Team Resources.
Adams is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Employment with Adams is at will. Either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable laws and agreements.
Physical Demands:
This position is based in an office setting and involves standard computer and phone use. The role also requires travel to work sites and company locations across service areas to support field operations and engage with team members directly. The ability to sit, stand, and move between locations is necessary.
Work Environment:
The position involves a mix of office-based planning and work site visits. The employee will regularly visit active construction or production sites, which may expose them to varying weather conditions, noise levels, and hazards typically associated with such work. Appropriate safety protocols and PPE must be followed at all times. Travel between job sites and client locations is expected, and occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines or respond to urgent issues.
Employment Policy Statement:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. This description does not constitute a contract of employment and does not change the at-will employment relationship.
Adams will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities as required by law. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application or employment process, please contact Team Resources.
Adams is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Employment with Adams is at will. Either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable laws and agreements.
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.