Production Manager

Briggs & Stratton; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a seasoned Production Supervisor to lead the Production Supervisors, Group Leads, and related roles to sustain target production volumes and schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will oversee cost, quality, and safety across machining, fabrication and assembly operations, and drive improvements in efficiency, standardization, and equipment utilization while aligning with corporate policies and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in production management or related field is required.
• Minimum seven years of manufacturing experience in machining and/or assembly environments.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with ability to manage a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities of Production Supervisors, Group Leads, and other lead roles to maximize production and maintain schedules.
• Monitor costs, quality, and quantity of goods produced; optimize use of hours, machines, and facilities.
• Plan production schedules and manufacturing controls; respond to delays and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate programs in maintenance, safety, staffing, and housekeeping; administer company policies.
• Participate in budgeting and report on manufacturing performance relative to budgets.
• Assist in capital equipment selection and procurement for production areas.
• Perform full range of managerial duties including hiring, coaching, performance management, and budgeting.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

Cost control

Production scheduling

Employee coaching

Safety awareness

Quality improvement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Production Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing management software

Job description

Directs the activities of Production Supervisors Group Leads and other Lead positions to maximize production volume, maintain schedules, ensure safe operation of all machines and equipment, and to optimize cost and quality considerations.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors and determines manufacturing costs and outlay, quality and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications, and ensures the effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilities
• Participates in planning production schedules, technical requirements and manufacturing controls related to all manufacturing operations
• Expedites scheduled production, investigates and resolves delays and initiates corrective action.
• Coordinates operations-related programs such as manufacturing methods, cost reduction initiatives, preventive and regular maintenance, training, staffing, safety and housekeeping
• Administers company rules, regulations and policies
• Participates in the budgeting process,monitors and reports on manufacturing performance as it relates to budgetary guidelines
• Participates in the selection and acquisition of capital equipment for the production area
• Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Broad knowledge of manufacturing and quality principles and familiarity with labor-intensive machining, fabrication and assembly operations; may require knowledge of warehouse management
• Strong supervisory skills and the ability to manage a diverse group of employees in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of manufacturing management programs
• Working knowledge of employee relations issues and/or collective bargaining agreements in both union and non-union environments
• Demonstrated superior verbal and interpersonal communications skills in order to motivate and manage a diverse group of individuals in a variety of positions
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Production Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of manufacturing experience in machining and assembly operations environments

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.