Production Manager, Assembly Operations & Continuous Improvement

Vertiv Co; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead assembly-based manufacturing operations supporting the Busway product line at our Anderson, SC facility. You will plan, coordinate, and execute daily production activities to meet SQDC objectives and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop supervisors and production teams, coaching them to deliver safety, quality, and efficiency while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production or manufacturing management experience in an assembly-based environment.
• Strong leadership, communication (oral and written), and coaching skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to lead, develop, and engage a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations across assigned assembly areas to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Plan and schedule production activities while ensuring effective daily execution across multiple assembly lines.
• Establish and maintain visual KPI reporting to drive accountability and high performance.
• Evaluate labor requirements and workforce capacity to support production demand.
• Ensure effective utilization of labor, materials, equipment, and floor space.
• Partner cross-functional with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other support functions.
• Own accurate costing for assigned work centers and identify cost improvement opportunities.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, layout, and process improvements.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in safe operating conditions and address unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organization, and safety compliance.
• Identify training needs and ensure appropriate training plans are implemented.
• Lead departmental, tier, and shift meetings to ensure alignment and execution.
• Develop, coach, and performance-manage supervisors and direct reports.
• Monitor production performance, adjust schedules, and minimize downtime.
• Support and enforce Vertiv policies, procedures, and operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Workforce development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Vertiv is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead assembly-based manufacturing operations supporting the Busway product line at our Anderson, SC facility. You will plan, coordinate, and execute daily production activities to meet SQDC objectives and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop supervisors and production teams, coaching them to deliver safety, quality, and efficiency while leading continuous improvement initiatives.