Manager, Production

Dover Corporation

Conyers (GA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Conyers, GA is seeking a Manager, Production to lead safety-first manufacturing operations across multiple shifts, supervising 5 Production Supervisors and ~280 team members. You will ensure on-time production, optimize labor, and allocate resources dynamically to meet demand across zones.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, and Logistics to alleviate bottlenecks and consistently improve metrics.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; equivalent hands-on leadership experience will be considered.
Leadership experience 5–7 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Proven track record managing 200+ headcount through subordinate leaders.
Deep understanding of labor efficiency metrics, capacity planning, and line-balancing.
Lean manufacturing background: Lean, Six Sigma, or TPS.
ERP/MRP proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex) and Manufacturing Execution Systems; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Lead a Safety First culture; walk the floor, conduct JSA with supervisors, and model PPE.
Own daily and weekly schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery and adjust flow with supply chain when needed.
Directly manage 5 Production Supervisors and oversee labor planning for ~260–280 team members.
Co-lead OpEx, SW, LSW, and Tier Accountability; drive Kaizen events to reduce waste and cycle time.
Establish Stop‑and‑Fix culture; empower operators to stop the line to prevent defects.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Agility

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

10+ years hands-on manufacturing leadership experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Plex

MES

Excel

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Manager, Production owns the execution, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing operations. This critical leadership role manages a multi-shift operational footprint consisting of 5 Production Supervisors and a total workforce of approximately 280 team members. The primary focus of this position is ensuring Safety First non-negotiable approach and strict adherence to the production schedule while optimizing labor efficiency. Because demand varies across our different assembly and manufacturing zones, the ideal candidate must be a master of dynamic resource allocation—successfully monitoring headcount, flexing labor between lines, and maintaining a high-performance, safety-first culture.

Job Title: Manager, Production

Location: Conyers, GA

What We Are Looking For

What You Will Be Responsible For In This Role

Safety Culture

Lead by Visible Example: Actively champion a Safety First, Production Second mind set. Conduct regular, high-visibility floor walks and Job Safety Audits (JSA) alongside the production supervisors to model correct safety behaviors and PPE.
De-stigmatize reporting: Foster a psychological safety culture where team members feel empowered to report near-misses, hazards, and minor injuries immediately without the fear of retaliation or blame.
Operationalize Daily Safety: Embed safety into the daily production rhythm. Ensure that shift handovers and Tier 1/Tier 2 huddles always lead with safety metrics and hazard callouts before discussing production targets or headcount.

Production Execution and Schedule Adherence.

Own the Schedule: Coordinate daily and weekly manufacturing schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery to customers.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Planning, and Logistics to anticipate material bottlenecks and adjust production flow accordingly.
KPI Accountability: Drive and report on core manufacturing metrics, including Efficiency, Scrap Rate, First-Time Yield, and Plan vs. Actual output.

Workforce Management

Dynamic Labor Flexing: Monitor headcount in real-time across various assembly and fabrication areas. Strategically shift/flex personnel to high-priority or bottleneck zones to optimize labor utilization.
Supervisory Leadership: Directly manage, mentor, and develop 5 Production Supervisors. Hold them accountable for shift handovers, daily tier meetings, and floor-level performance.
Labor Planning: Oversee standard work hours, overtime tracking, absenteeism, and seasonal or demand-driven staffing adjustments for the 260-person team.

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

Lean Deployment: Co-lead, and sustainment of the company’s Operational Excellence (OpEx) model, specifically focusing on Standard Work (SW), Leader Standard Work (LSW), and Tier Accountability Processes in areas of responsibility.
Kaizen Leadership: Own and execute targeted Kaizen events and rapid improvement projects to eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing cycle time in collaboration of the OpEx Leader and Manufacturing Engineering Team.
Area Transformation: Collaborate in major layout and process reconfigurations necessary for plant restructuring or new product introductions, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment assuring.
Establish a “Stop‑and‑Fix” Culture (Jidoka and Build in Quality): Cultivate an environment across all team members where quality is owned at the individual workstation rather than relying on final inspections. Empower operators to stop the line immediately upon detecting a defect to prevent passing non-conforming material downstream (I do not accept, produce or pass defects rule).

What are the basic qualifications?

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing), Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent hands‑on manufacturing leadership experience (10+ years) will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Leadership Experience minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
Proven track record of managing large organizational structures (200+ total headcount) and managing through subordinate leaders (Supervisors/Leads).
Workforce Optimization: Deep understanding of labor efficiency metrics, capacity planning, and line‑balancing techniques.
Lean Manufacturing: Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, or TPS (Toyota Production System).
Systems Literacy: High proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Strong Excel skills for data‑driven decision‑making.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

Agility & Problem-Solving: Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment where priorities shift rapidly based on headcount and material availability.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; capable of shifting tone seamlessly from a floor-level huddle to an executive briefing.
Conflict Resolution: Experienced in managing employee relations, driving engagement, and building a cohesive culture across diverse production areas.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.