Area Production Manager

D&W Diesel, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP 401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Discounts

Job summary

D&W Diesel, Inc. is seeking an Area Production Manager for our corporate location in Auburn, NY. You will lead manufacturing operations, manage staffing, and drive efficiency while ensuring safety and quality across multiple departments.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or 15 years of equivalent experience, plus 2+ years of supervisory leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong planning and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 15 years of equivalent experience, with 3 years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 2 years supervisory experience with strong leadership skills.
• Experience in process and quality improvement.
• Experience in fabrication and machining disciplines preferred.
• Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned workforce to ensure production is timely, safe and cost-effective.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and proper training.
• Reduce warranty rates by working with assigned departments.
• Interface with branch personnel to verify branch requirements are met.
• Initiate plans and processes to minimize remanufacturing costs.
• Drive a continuous focus on safety, environmental and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Planning abilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 15 years equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description:

Are you looking for a growing company willing to invest in your growth and future? D&W is looking for an Area Production Manager for our Corporate location in Auburn, NY.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned workforce to ensure that product is produced in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and proper training
• Continually work with assigned departments to reduce requested warranty rates
• Interface with branch personnel to verify branch requirements are being met.
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize remanufacturing costs
• Drive a continuous focus on safety, environmental and OSHA requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, and/or demonstrated equivalent experience of at least 15 years, 3 of which in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 2 years supervisory experience with strong leadership skills
• Experience in the areas of process and quality improvement
• Experience in fabrication and machining disciplines preferred
• Must have strong planning abilities and analytical and problem-solving skills

D&W Diesel, Inc. is an employee owned, $125 million business with over 350 employees in 8 locations. D&W has 50 years of history as an aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and off-road equipment parts, remanufacturing and distribution of diesel engine components, and industrial products. We are dedicated to continued growth through investment in our modern facilities and our exceptional team of employees.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) with a company match
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays at time of hire
• Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000 annual
• weekday hours, paid time off, health and life insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K + match, and employee discounts

D&W is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at 315-253-2324 for further assistance.

D&W has been in business since 1976 and an employee owned company since 2021. Our success is built on the talents, efforts and ideas of our employees. In addition to our corporate headquarters in Auburn, NY we have 8 branch locations in NY, NJ, MA, OH, and CO.