Manufacturing Manager

Lippert Components; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Manager to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes planning, implementing policies, and improving production methods while ensuring a non-climate-controlled workspace is navigated effectively. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and engineering experience, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence. With opportunities for career development and a supportive company culture, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

401k with employer match

Paid vacation days

Opportunities for career development

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience required.
• 1-3 years of Microsoft Office knowledge essential.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead shop team in manufacturing and assembly environment.
• Ensure timely product delivery and oversee production flow.
• Manage team development and coordinate with HR.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Conflict Resolution

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle, and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Lippert Plant 74 is located in Gaffney, South Carolina, in the Upstate region. Our plant is an assembly facility that produces school bus windows and entry doors primarily for customers in the southeastern states. We are known for our southern charm, and although our team is small, they achieve remarkable results.

Why We Are Different

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. We have created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We aim to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work and continuously improve our work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with their needs.

What You Will Get

1. An inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Opportunities for career development, mentoring, and growth.
5. Holiday, personal, and vacation days.

Summary/Objective

The Production Manager is responsible for leading shop team members in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This role involves planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, and recommending improvements in production methods, equipment, and working conditions. The manager will exemplify core values and leadership qualities while navigating a non-climate-controlled work environment.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
• 1-3 years of working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• 1-2 years of MRP & scheduling experience.
• 3-5 years of good leadership skills.
• 4-6 years of conflict resolution skills.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• 2-4 years of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include adhering to core values, ensuring timely product delivery, overseeing production flow, working with Engineering on order updates, managing team development, understanding ISO 9001, production planning, and completing organizational paperwork. The role also involves initiating interviews, tours, employee recognition, and coordinating with HR on payroll and edits. Ensuring quality standards are followed is also essential.

Competencies

• Teamwork to achieve company goals.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and process written instructions.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Tact, diplomacy, and professional relationship management.
• Ability to work under stress and adapt to changes.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises 3-5 team leads and over 70 production members.

Physical Demands

This role requires active standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and lifting items over 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

1st shift.

Travel

Occasional travel to visit customers.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time.