Production Manager

AWP Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension

Life insurance

LinkedIn Learning

On-site parking

Job summary

Terex/Genie is seeking a Production Manager in Redmond, WA to develop and maintain the master production schedule, align with sales and manufacturing, and ensure timely customer deliveries. The role emphasizes lean practices, process improvement, and safety.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in production planning, inventory control, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on meeting demand while optimizing resources.

Qualifications

• Seasoned knowledge of production planning and inventory management.
• Experience with multiple product lines and lean manufacturing.
• Strong math and statistics skills to analyze data and performance.

Responsibilities

• Establish consolidated production plans and long-range schedules.
• Use computerized planning and forecasting tools to develop integrated plans.
• Coordinate master schedule with sales, manufacturing and logistics.
• Lead production planning meetings and communicate schedule changes.
• Ensure safe, efficient operations and training for team members.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Master scheduling

Forecasting

Materials planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials management, business, or industrial engineering

Job description

Job Description: The salary range for this position is $110,400-$112,000 annually, and is exempt from overtime.

Join our team as a Production Manager in Redmond, WA. Working hours: 5am-3:30pm, Monday - Thursday.

At Terex/Genie, we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

What you’ll do

• Establishes a consolidated production plan and long range schedule that incorporates sales projections, sales orders, priorities for all Terex AWP products, and available plant capacity, materials, and labor.
• Employs computer-automated production planning, forecasting, and business simulation tools to assist with developing integrated production and material requirement plans.
• Establishes regular communications with departments to ensure the company’s master schedule is up-to-date and incorporates all confirmed sales orders, anticipated demand, product introductions, and customer delivery requirements.
• Initiates communications on employee relations matters such as promotions, transfers, attendance, discipline, work conditions, and personal assistance.
• Resolve Team Member grievances and problems, facilitating solutions or forwarding situations to higher authority.
• Conducts reviews of departmental Team Member performance.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the flow of work between and among operating units.
• Communicates with Schedulers and Production Planners in the operating units to adjust master schedules based on short-term needs and variations.
• Serves as a primary contact with sales, manufacturing, and logistics, determining resource constraints, and developing plans to achieve customers' needs for all product lines.
• Supervises and reviews computerized inventory of materials against present and anticipated sales orders.
• Develops, reviews, and may activate reorder points where judgment determines an anticipated shortfall.
• Ensures that specific (usually complicated) sales orders are entered by others into the master schedule based on requested customer delivery dates, availability of materials, and equipment.
• Maintains oversight over the master production schedules for each facility, reviewing daily to adjust for changes in customer requirements, delay in receiving materials, availability of production equipment, etc.
• Advises appropriate team members in the operating units and in sales of changes in the schedule.
• Leads periodic production planning meetings that include representatives from sales, production, shipping, customer service, and materials departments.
• Develops measure to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality.
• Implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment and tools that improve work flow, efficiency, and Team Member safety.
• Develops and ensures training for current and new team members.
• Communicates company philosophies and policies, teaches and demonstrates work routines, and documents performance.
• Maintains records of day-to-day activity including time and materials, process steps, and occurrences of important issues or activities.
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment.
• Ensures that all Team Members are trained and observe safe practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

What you’ll bring

• The position requires seasoned specialized knowledge of production planning and inventory management.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of production practices of multiple product lines.
• Requires advanced problem solving skills to develop optimal solutions from large volumes of time sensitive and competing data, develop alternative solutions, and sequence action plans.
• Requires advanced math and statistics skills, sufficient to integrate times, quantities, performance data, and ratios.
• Requires skill at writing professional correspondence and reports.
• Requires sufficient human relations skills to facilitate small group presentations, be persuasive in conveying schedules, resolve conflicts, and maintain harmony with internal and external customers.
• Requires strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot situations such as labor and material shortages, plant safety, tool and equipment problems, while maintaining productivity.
• Requires the ability to carry out all aspects of the position.
• Requires the ability to use advanced modeling tools to develop production and material requirement plans.
• Requires the ability to analyze large volumes of data under significant time pressure.
• Requires the ability to read and understand engineering documents and bill-of-material.
• Requires the ability to use computer-aided production planning and forecasting tools.
• Requires the ability to plan and manage annual and monthly budgets.
• Requires the ability to instruct others.
• Requires ambulatory ability to tour manufacturing facilities on a recurring basis and sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires sufficient hand-arm-eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and retrieve work materials.
• Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers.
• Requires sufficient auditory ability to project voice to a small group and to carry on conversations over the phone and in person.
• Requires the ability to work extra hours on a daily basis if needed with short notice as production requires.
• The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in materials management, business, industrial engineering, or the equivalent.
• Five years of hands-experience in assembly and/or fabrication processes in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Substantial additional experience may substitute for some formal education.

Why Join Us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.
• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
• We offer competitive salaries, Team Member bonus of 3%, hybrid working, private healthcare, 8 holidays, pension, life assurance, LinkedIn Learning, on site free parking.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

Terex is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles - including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles - alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders. For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. We are committed to fostering a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department at [e-mail].

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.