Production Operations Manager: Lead, Schedule & Optimize

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. in Alabama seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead Supervisors, Group Leads, and lead positions to maximize output and ensure safe operation of all machines. You will help plan production, control costs, and improve quality across machining, fabrication and assembly processes.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, seven years in manufacturing, and fluency in English, with responsibility for budgeting, safety, training, and capital equipment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Production Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of seven years of manufacturing experience in machining and assembly operations environments
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality principles; familiarity with labor-intensive machining, fabrication and assembly operations

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of Production Supervisors, Group Leads and other Lead positions to maximize production volume, maintain schedules, ensure safe operation of all machines and equipment, and to optimize cost and quality considerations
• Monitors and determines manufacturing costs and outlay, quality and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications, and ensures the effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilities
• Participates in planning production schedules, technical requirements and manufacturing controls related to all manufacturing operations
• Expedites scheduled production, investigates and resolves delays and initiates corrective action
• Coordinates operations-related programs such as manufacturing methods, cost reduction initiatives, preventive and regular maintenance, training, staffing, safety and housekeeping
• Administers company rules, regulations and policies
• Participates in the budgeting process, monitors and reports on manufacturing performance as it relates to budgetary guidelines
• Participates in the selection and acquisition of capital equipment for the production area
• Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing principles

Supervisory skills

Labor relations knowledge

ERP knowledge

Interpersonal communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Production Management

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Industrial automation software

ERP software

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. in Alabama seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead Supervisors, Group Leads, and lead positions to maximize output and ensure safe operation of all machines. You will help plan production, control costs, and improve quality across machining, fabrication and assembly processes.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, seven years in manufacturing, and fluency in English, with responsibility for budgeting, safety, training, and capital equipment decisions.