Area Manager Production

Briggs & Stratton; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Auburn, AL seeks a Production Supervisor to lead Supervisors/Group Leads, ensure safety, maximize production volume, and optimize cost and quality across manufacturing operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Production Management or related field and at least seven years of manufacturing experience in machining and assembly.

Strong supervisory and ERP experience preferred, with fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Seven years of manufacturing experience in machining and assembly environments.
• Strong supervisory experience and knowledge of manufacturing management systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors costs, quality and quantity, ensuring optimal use of hours, skills, machines and facilities.
• Plans production schedules, technical requirements and manufacturing controls.
• Expedites production, resolves delays and initiates corrective actions.
• Coordinates programs on methods, cost reduction, maintenance, training, staffing and safety.
• Enforces company rules, regulations and policies.
• Participates in budgeting and reports on performance vs budget.
• Assists in capital equipment selection for production areas.
• Performs managerial duties including hiring, coaching, directing work, and performance management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Supervisory skills

ERP systems

Union/non-union awareness

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Machining and assembly familiarity

Quality principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Production Management or related field

Job description

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Directs the activities of Production Supervisors Group Leads and other Lead positions to maximize production volume, maintain schedules, ensure safe operation of all machines and equipment, and to optimize cost and quality considerations.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors and determines manufacturing costs and outlay, quality and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications, and ensures the effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilities
• Participates in planning production schedules, technical requirements and manufacturing controls related to all manufacturing operations
• Expedites scheduled production, investigates and resolves delays and initiates corrective action.
• Coordinates operations-related programs such as manufacturing methods, cost reduction initiatives, preventive and regular maintenance, training, staffing, safety and housekeeping
• Administers company rules, regulations and policies
• Participates in the budgeting process,monitors and reports on manufacturing performance as it relates to budgetary guidelines
• Participates in the selection and acquisition of capital equipment for the production area
• Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Broad knowledge of manufacturing and quality principles and familiarity with labor-intensive machining, fabrication and assembly operations; may require knowledge of warehouse management
• Strong supervisory skills and the ability to manage a diverse group of employees in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of manufacturing management programs
• Working knowledge of employee relations issues and/or collective bargaining agreements in both union and non-union environments
• Demonstrated superior verbal and interpersonal communications skills in order to motivate and manage a diverse group of individuals in a variety of positions
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Production Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of manufacturing experience in machining and assembly operations environments

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, and Branco brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Nearest Major Market: Auburn
Nearest Secondary Market: Opelika
Job Segment: Industrial, Machinist, Employee Relations, Fabrication, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Human Resources