Production Manager I

Federal Signal Corporation; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching

Smoke-free workplace

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Ground Force Worldwide, a Federal Signal Corporation company, seeks a Production Manager I to lead daily operations, optimize production schedules, and drive safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes cost control, staff leadership, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, process optimization, reporting to senior management, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team-building required to motivate, direct and develop plant staff.
• Clear communication across all levels and with stakeholders.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills to identify root causes and make timely decisions.
• Strategic thinking to plan for future growth and operational excellence.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and unexpected challenges.
• Ability to manage conflicts and foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations, plan production schedules, allocate resources, and monitor processes to maximize output and efficiency.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and motivate plant staff; manage employee relations and address grievances.
• Create and manage budgets, track expenses, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Ensure product quality meets standards and enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies to improve processes and productivity.
• Prepare reports for senior management and drive strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Conflict resolution

Job description

Ground Force Worldwide specializes in manufacturing mining and construction equipment and is seeking an outstanding Production Manager I who can work as a team, under tight deadlines, while running a tight ship! The Production Manager I is responsible for driving operational excellence by maximizing production, ensuring quality, controlling costs, and fostering a safe, efficient environment. Starting Salary DOE

Job Description

• Operations Management: Direct daily operations, plan production schedules, allocate resources, and monitor processes to maximize output and efficiency.
• Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, schedule, and motivate plant staff; manage employee relations and address grievances.
• Financial Management: Create and manage budgets, track expenses, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure product quality meets standards and enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies to improve processes and productivity.
• Reporting & Strategy: Prepare reports for senior management, align plant goals with company strategy, and drive strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Leadership & Team Building: Motivating, directing, and developing teams, fostering a positive environment.
• Communication: Clearly conveying expectations, presenting, and collaborating across all levels.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Analyzing issues, identifying root causes, and making timely, confident choices.
• Strategic Thinking: Planning for future growth and operational excellence.
• Adaptability: Navigating technological changes and unexpected challenges.
• Conflict Resolution: Managing disagreements and fostering collaboration.

Expectations

All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner, with the goal of producing on-time and high-quality work being the highest priority. All employees must maintain excellent communication with supervisors and engineers and a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company.

We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing.

Benefits Of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

We are a "Solution Driven" manufacturer for the mining industry. At Ground Force Worldwide we design, engineer and manufacture the World's Finest Mine Support Equipment. We offer a diverse product line for surface & underground mining and have trucks working in over 60+ countries worldwide. We have been providing our customers and dealers with custom solutions for over 30 years. Our history of innovation and strong customer relationships around the world prove us a World Leader in our industry. For more information, visit www.gfworldwide.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.