Production Manager

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling; Sulligent (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Bolzoni US facility in Sulligent, AL, seeks a Production Manager to lead the manufacturing team and drive safe, efficient operations that meet customer commitments.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement, with coaching of area teams and strategic planning for short- and long-term objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in engineering, manufacturing, product development, or business management.
• Experience in forklift, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Proven Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills; AI tools knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Area Coaches and value stream teams through coaching and performance management.
• Drive value stream performance through metrics, resource planning, and production execution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and cost.
• Partner with EH&S, Quality, HR, and other teams to meet objectives.
• Manage budgets and resources; use data and AI to improve operations and decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Team development

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

Data analytics tools

ERP systems

Job description

Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL

Full time

R8175

Job Title

Production Manager

Job Category

Manufacturing

Job Description

Bolzoni Group is looking for an energetic Production Manager to lead the manufacturing team. Providing leadership and direction to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations. This role is responsible for executing company initiatives while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.

The Production Manager develops and coaches Area Coaches and associates, oversees daily operations, and strategically plans to achieve short- and long-term business objectives while ensuring customer commitments are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Area Coaches and value stream associates through coaching, performance management, and talent development
• Drive execution and sustainability of company principles across the value stream
• Manage value stream performance through metrics, resource planning, and production execution
• Lead continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, inventory, lead times, and cost performance
• Partner with EH&S, Quality, Human Resources, and other functional teams to achieve operational objectives
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Lead safety walks and root cause analysis efforts to address operational challenges
• Manage value stream budgets and resources to achieve financial and operational targets
• Utilize data, digital tools, and AI technologies to support decision‑making, improve processes, and enhance operational performance
• Foster a culture focused on employee engagement, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; Masters is preferred
• 7+ years of experience in the fields of Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development and/or Business Management
• Experience in forklift, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar manufacturing environments
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of AI tools and technology, with the ability to leverage them to improve productivity, decision‑making, and operational performance.

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

No

Primary Location

Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL

Address

7711 US Highway 278

Zip Code

35586

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster and Yale brand names.

As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care.

Our achievements are driven by our people, our strong culture and commitment to our values, which are founded on a philosophy of integrity, respect and excellence. At Hyster-Yale, you can feel the loyalty from the inside out.