Production Manager

Ralliant; Elizabethtown (NC); On-site; USD 91,700 - 170,100; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Production Manager to lead and manage a defined value stream and achieve world-class performance. You will drive operational excellence and foster a safety-first culture while engaging teams to meet customer commitments.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience managing teams within a manufacturing environment and hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary range along with opportunities for continuous improvement and leadership development.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years managing manufacturing teams.
• Experience in a metric-driven organization focusing on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory.
• Proven ability to grow into broader leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a defined value stream to achieve performance goals.
• Drive implementation of RBS/Lean principles and tools.
• Champion a zero-incident culture through visible leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and drive employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Data-driven decision making

Problem-solving and root cause analysis

Change management

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Accountability and ownership of results

Business case justification & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Manager leads and manages a defined value stream to achieve world‑class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, Engagement, and RBS (Lean/Continuous Improvement). This role ensures operational excellence through disciplined execution, team development, and continuous improvement while delivering on customer commitments and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Safety

• Champion a zero‑incident culture through visible leadership and accountability
• Lead proactive risk identification, hazard mitigation, and incident investigations
• Ensure compliance: maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA (US), EPA (US), and other relevant regulations
• Drive employee engagement in safety initiatives and continuous improvement

Quality

• Ensure products meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements
• Improve first‑pass yield and reduce scrap/rework
• Foster a culture of "quality at the source" and operator ownership

Delivery

• Meet or exceed customer delivery commitments (OTD – On‑Time Delivery)
• Manage production schedules and flow to optimize throughput
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks within the value stream
• Collaborate with supply chain and planning to ensure material availability

Cost

• Own financial performance of the value stream, including labor productivity and cost control
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through waste elimination and process improvements
• Manage budget adherence and support forecasting activities

Engagement

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline teams
• Build a high‑performance, accountable, and engaged workforce
• Support talent development, succession planning, and skills progression
• Drive employee engagement through communication, recognition, and involvement

RBS (Ralliant Business System)

• Drive implementation and sustainment of RBS/Lean principles and tools (e.g., daily management, standard work, kaizen, visual management)
• Lead daily Gemba walks and performance reviews
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business goals
• Promote problem‑solving using structured methodologies (e.g., A3, 5 Whys, PSP)

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Data‑driven decision making
• Problem‑solving and root cause analysis
• Change management
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration
• Accountability and ownership of results
• Business case justification & development

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field highly desired
• Experience: 5‑8 years managing manufacturing teams
• Experience in a metric‑driven organization focusing on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory
• Proven ability and aspiration to grow into broader leadership roles with increased scope and responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pay Range: $91,700.00 – $170,100.00 (local currency)