Production Manager

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Sulligent (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolzoni Group is seeking an energetic Production Manager to lead the manufacturing team in Sulligent, AL. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations, executing company initiatives, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.

The Production Manager will coach Area Coaches and associates, oversee daily operations, and plan strategically to meet short- and long-term business objectives while ensuring customer commitments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; Masters is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masters preferred

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Job Title Production Manager

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 Details

• 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

Bolzoni is one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of Lift Truck Attachments, Forks and Lift Tables, with the most extensive product range in the market. The BOLZONI Group has been active for almost seventy-five years in the design, production and distribution of lift truck attachments and industrial material handling equipment. The constant attention paid to research and development, technological innovation, the synergy between the strategic and organizational capabilities of a large group and the local production and sales needs, enabling us to meet the expectations of each territory, has contributed to the Group’s expansion worldwide. Today, the BOLZONI Group is present globally thanks to 20 direct branches with over 900 employees and independent dealers covering all continents, holding a leading position in lift truck attachments market.