Manufacturing Operations Leader: Safety-First & Lean

Dover Corp; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Corp. is seeking a Production Manager in Conyers, GA to lead safety-first manufacturing operations across multiple shifts.

You will oversee 280 team members, including 5 Production Supervisors, and drive on-time delivery while optimizing labor utilization and safety practices. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, partnering with Supply Chain to prevent bottlenecks, and reporting key KPIs like efficiency and yield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on manufacturing leadership experience (10+ years) considered in lieu of a degree
• Leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (5-7+ years)
• Proven track record of managing large structures (200+ headcount) through subordinate leaders
• Deep understanding of labor efficiency metrics, capacity planning, and line-balancing techniques
• Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, or TPS (Toyota Production System)
• Systems literacy with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex) and MES; strong Excel for data-driven decisions

Responsibilities

• Own daily and weekly schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, and Logistics to mitigate bottlenecks
• Drive manufacturing KPIs: Efficiency, Scrap Rate, First-Time Yield, Plan vs. Actual output
• Monitor headcount in real-time and flex labor to bottlenecks
• Directly manage 5 Production Supervisors and develop their capabilities
• Oversee standard work, leader standard work, and Tier accountability processes
• Foster a Stop-and-Fix culture and build in quality across all workstations

Skills

Leadership

Safety Culture

Problem-Solving

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

ERP/MRP Systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Plex

MES

Excel

Job description

Dover Corp. is seeking a Production Manager in Conyers, GA to lead safety-first manufacturing operations across multiple shifts.

You will oversee 280 team members, including 5 Production Supervisors, and drive on-time delivery while optimizing labor utilization and safety practices. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, partnering with Supply Chain to prevent bottlenecks, and reporting key KPIs like efficiency and yield.