Production Operations Leader

Mohawk Industries; Hillsville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Manager Production to lead a team responsible for supporting the Production function, including planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes cost-effective management, schedule adherence, and leadership development across several plants.

The candidate will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and Quality teams to optimize equipment utilization, safety, and product quality while controlling budgets and driving

Qualifications

• Requires depth/breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Focused on team productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High integrity and discretion with sensitive data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible, adaptable, team player, and able to handle multiple projects.
• Professional judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan production operations for locations, establishing priorities and sequences.
• Prepare schedules and coordinate activities to meet specs and deadlines.
• Participate in process improvements and upgrades.
• Coordinate maintenance to maximize equipment availability and reduce downtime.
• Work with distribution owners to optimize priorities and costs.
• Handle employee relations, scheduling, and disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with Safety and Quality teams to ensure conformance and training.
• Assist in budgeting for cost-effective production processes.
• Participate in short-term planning meetings addressing labor and productivity.
• Apply technology to business processes and monitor industry trends.

Skills

Specialized expertise

Team productivity

Communication skills

Multitasking & time management

Integrity & discretion

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adaptability & teamwork

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Manager Production to lead a team responsible for supporting the Production function, including planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes cost-effective management, schedule adherence, and leadership development across several plants.

The candidate will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and Quality teams to optimize equipment utilization, safety, and product quality while controlling budgets and driving