Production Manager: Lean Floor Leader & KPI Driver

Modineer Company; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Modineer Company in Aiken, SC, seeks a Production Manager to lead production teams and drive manufacturing excellence on all plants. You will coordinate with the Business Unit Leader to ensure policy adherence, scheduling accuracy, and KPI reporting.

The role emphasizes hands-on operation on the factory floor, collaboration with Quality and Program Management, and ongoing process improvements within a 5S framework. Strong leadership and Lean/Six Sigma experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role in a manufacturing environment.
• Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive management experience is a plus.
• Ability to lead and influence others to achieve targets in a diverse work environment.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and process improvement methodologies including lean manufacturing and six sigma.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Group Leaders.
• Support the incorporation of Modineer policies and procedures in production operations.
• In-depth knowledge of production scheduling and work closely with production schedulers.
• Manage overtime scheduling and monitor overtime in production.
• Report production related KPI’s to Business Unit Leaders on a weekly basis.
• Ensure production members are following company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for facilitating the training process of new production employees.
• Comfortable with spending at least half of your day out on the production floor.
• Working hand in hand with the Quality team to make sure that production is up to date with latest quality concerns, corrective actions, and procedures.
• Responsible for understanding and communicating manpower needs to Business Unit Leader.
• Responsible for ensuring successful new part launch in production with support from Program Management
• Carry out management directives to the production floor to encourage and achieve buy-in.
• Understanding of 5S principles and constantly working to improve production floor cleanliness and efficiency.
• Involvement in all continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure Relief in Place procedures are constantly being followed and improved on.
• Effectively interact with employees across all levels of the organization (Sales, Engineering, Program Management, Production, Corporate Management, etc.).
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Modineer Company in Aiken, SC, seeks a Production Manager to lead production teams and drive manufacturing excellence on all plants. You will coordinate with the Business Unit Leader to ensure policy adherence, scheduling accuracy, and KPI reporting.

The role emphasizes hands-on operation on the factory floor, collaboration with Quality and Program Management, and ongoing process improvements within a 5S framework. Strong leadership and Lean/Six Sigma experience are essential.