Production Lead & Continuous Improvement Coach

Briggs & Stratton, LLC; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, LLC in the United States is seeking a Production Manager to lead and motivate manufacturing teams across multiple shifts. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and quality, coordinating schedules and resources to meet cost and delivery targets.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and experience with continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing with supervision experience and a high school diploma.
• At least 1 year in manufacturing with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience across multiple departments preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement or cost-reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops, trains and motivates team members to safety, efficiency, and morale while adhering to policies.
• Analyzes production problems and minimizes downtime due to delays or shortages.
• Reviews schedules, coordinates production/testing activities, and assigns staff across shifts.
• Assists with monitoring manufacturing costs, quality, and output.
• Collaborates with engineers to improve machines and processes for safety and quality.
• Uses data to estimate work-hour needs and drive continuous improvements.
• Manages costs and budgets; initiates corrective actions for variances.
• Inspects materials and finished goods for quality compliance as required.
• Performs management duties including hiring, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Manufacturing expertise

Team leadership

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, LLC in the United States is seeking a Production Manager to lead and motivate manufacturing teams across multiple shifts. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and quality, coordinating schedules and resources to meet cost and delivery targets.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and experience with continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting.