Production Manager (2nd Shift)

JLG Industries; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 92,600 - 154,400; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries is looking for a 2nd Shift Production Manager in Shippensburg, PA, to oversee production operations. This key leadership role involves directing production activities, ensuring quality and safety standards, and fostering a positive work environment.

The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and the ability to implement lean manufacturing processes. A commitment to continuous improvement and team engagement is essential.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $92,600 to $154,400 annually.

Qualifications

• Six plus years of related work experience.
• Ability to implement and drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
• Heavy equipment or automotive manufacturing experience at the management level.

Responsibilities

• Oversees plant production and sets standards to ensure production and quality needs are met.
• Conducts meetings for continuous improvement.
• Fosters a positive work environment among production teams.
• Creates and maintains budgets, managing operations within them.
• Ensures production schedules based on the master schedule are met.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Conflict resolution

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

About JLG, An Oshkosh Company JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The 2nd Shift Production Manager is a key leader within our Shippensburg manufacturing operation, responsible for directing production activities, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and driving continuous improvement. This role leads production supervisors and teams to achieve schedule adherence, productivity, and cost objectives while fostering a positive, high-performance work environment.

YOUR IMPACT

• Oversees plant production by observing activity and setting standards to ensure production and quality needs are met.
• Conducts meetings and discussions pertaining to continuous improvement in responsible areas.
• Develops and maintains an environment that promotes productivity and throughput, including conflict resolution.
• Creates and maintains budgets, approves expenditures, and manages operations within budgets.
• Directs Production Supervisors and Team Reps to foster employee involvement processes.
• Ensures that production schedules are met as determined by the master schedule.
• Ensures that all units manufactured meet or exceed quality standards.
• Assists in the development and coordination of new methods and procedures to reduce manufacturing costs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six plus years of related work experience.

Standout Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience with production scheduling.
• Ability to implement and drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
• Heavy equipment or automotive manufacturing experience at the management level.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

Pay Range

$92,600.00 - $154,400.00

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