Production Operations Manager

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manager Production to lead a team and oversee production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Chatsworth, GA facility.

The role emphasizes cost-effective operations, meeting budgets, and delivering on time while developing staff and improving processes. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 6-8 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan production operations for locations, and establish priorities and sequences for products for the department.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate department activities to ensure that production and quality of products meet specifications; monitor and report daily production output and operational status.
• Actively participate in process improvement, modifications, upgrades, and projects.
• Work closely with the Maintenance and/or Engineering Department(s) to plan and coordinate routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance to maximize equipment availability and production output as well as minimize production downtime and operational delays.
• Develop and work with other distribution process owners to efficiently and effectively reinspect priorities and table reviews that minimize cost and maximize customer service.
• Effectively work on employee relations, problem solving, setting and achieving goals, scheduling, disciplinary action, terminations, equipment problems, etc.
• Work closely with plant Safety and all Quality teams to proactively identify issues and develop and/or enhance related programs and procedures; ensure programs are maintained, conformance of department with established standards, and appropriate training and equipment is given to all employees.
• Work with Manufacturing leadership to plan, develop, and control budgets to ensure cost-effective and efficient processes are in place in the residential reinspect area.
• Actively participate in short-term planning meetings and projects addressing issues related to labor, changes in productivity, performance measures, goals and results, etc.
• Proactively seek ways to apply technology to business processes, researching and providing information on technical trends and competitors’ practices; stay abreast of industry trends, technology changes and best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance production technology and process flows as well as operating and tactical plans to improve efficiency and product quality as well as manage cost.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manager Production to lead a team and oversee production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Chatsworth, GA facility.

The role emphasizes cost-effective operations, meeting budgets, and delivering on time while developing staff and improving processes. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking are essential for success.