Manufacturing Operations Leader — Assembly Excellence

Vertiv; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Anderson, SC seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead assembly-based manufacturing operations for the Busway product line. The role plans, coordinates, and executes daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The Production Manager will lead and develop supervisors and production teams while driving operational excellence, workforce capability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production or manufacturing management experience in an assembly-based environment.
• Strong leadership, communication (oral and written), and coaching skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to lead, develop, and engage a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations across assigned assembly areas to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Plan and schedule production activities while ensuring effective daily execution across multiple assembly lines.
• Establish and maintain visual KPI reporting to drive accountability and high performance.
• Evaluate labor requirements and workforce capacity to support production demand.
• Ensure effective utilization of labor, materials, equipment, and floor space.
• Partner cross-functional with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other support functions.
• Ensure quality systems are followed and effective to maintain product integrity.
• Own accurate costing for assigned work centers and identify cost improvement opportunities.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, layout, and process improvements.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in safe operating conditions and address unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organization, and safety compliance.
• Identify training needs and ensure appropriate training plans are implemented.
• Lead departmental, tier, and shift meetings to ensure alignment and execution.
• Develop, coach, and performance-manage supervisors and direct reports.
• Monitor production performance, adjust schedules, and minimize downtime.
• Support and enforce Vertiv policies, procedures, and operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team development

Education

Bachelors in Manufacturing/Engineering/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertiv in Anderson, SC seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead assembly-based manufacturing operations for the Busway product line. The role plans, coordinates, and executes daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The Production Manager will lead and develop supervisors and production teams while driving operational excellence, workforce capability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.