Area Manager Production

Briggs & Stratton; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Statesboro, GA seeks an experienced Production Manager to direct Supervisors and Lead positions, optimize schedules, ensure safe operation of all machines, and drive cost and quality improvements. You will oversee budgeting, equipment decisions, and staff development in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Production Management or related field, with at least seven years in machining and assembly environments, and strong ERP/system

Qualifications

• Must understand manufacturing and quality principles.
• Experience with machining, fabrication and assembly operations.
• Ability to manage a diverse team in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Directs Production Supervisors, Group Leads, and other lead roles to optimize production.
• Plan production schedules and manufacturing controls for operations.
• Expedite production, resolve delays and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate programs like maintenance, safety and cost reduction.
• Participate in budgeting and monitor manufacturing performance vs. budget.
• Support capital equipment selection for production areas.
• Perform managerial duties including hiring, coaching and performance management.

Skills

Manufacturing principles

Supervisory skills

Labor-intensive machining knowledge

ERP systems

Quality concepts

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Production Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Description

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:

Statesboro

Job Segment:

Industrial, Employee Relations, Production Manager, Machinist, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Human Resources