RPM Manager

Textron Inc.; Augusta (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Manufacturing Manager with direct reports in Augusta, GA. The role focuses on hiring, supervising, and coordinating shop floor activities to meet production schedules on first shift.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement across programs. Bachelor's in related field and 4+ years of manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Hire and retain shop floor employees; manage time, attendance, performance and concerns.
• Review daily operations for workmanship, standards, efficiency, safety and housekeeping.
• Identify training gaps and support continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate production activities to meet schedules and optimize flow.
• Propose layouts, methods, and production improvements to reduce costs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Time & attendance

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-call equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring and retention of shop floor employees and manage time and attendance, performance, and employee concerns.
• Review daily operations by checking on workmanship, adherence to standard work standards, efficiency, safe work conditions, acceptable housekeeping and compliance specifications.
• Identify training gaps and provide recommendations on developing skills and training needs and future CI projects.
• Oversee and support all new project ideas related to continuous improvement and quality operations.
• Organize operations within assigned work area and coordinate production activities to meet production schedules while working with the school systems and schedules in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Recommend workplace layouts, production methods, and production efficiencies by auditing operations to improve production flow and reduce costs.
• Responsible for building and maintaining mutual beneficial relationships, facilitating communications, and coordinating activities between Augusta Tech and Richmond County Board of Education.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Business, or related field required
• Years of Experience: 4 or more years of experience required, manufacturing experience with supervisory experience preferred
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Applications, SAP

AI Readiness

Textron expects employees to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI‑generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Classified Information Statement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Veteran Statement

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company

Textron Specialized Vehicles

Job Details

Primary Location: US-Georgia-Augusta

Job Field: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type: Standard

Shift: First Shift