RPM Operations Manager

Textron Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles seeks an RPM Operations Manager to lead shop floor operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production. This role requires 4+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, and proficiency in SAP and MS Office.

The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, coordinate with school systems and local boards, and mentor staff to meet production schedules while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply chain, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years manufacturing experience with supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Hire and retain shop floor employees and manage time and attendance, performance, and concerns.
• Review daily operations against standard work, efficiency, safety, and housekeeping.
• Identify training gaps and recommend skill development and CI projects.
• Oversee new projects related to continuous improvement and quality operations.
• Coordinate production activities to meet schedules with school systems and schedules.
• Recommend workplace layouts, production methods, and efficiencies to reduce costs.
• Facilitate communications and coordinate activities between Augusta Tech and Richmond County Board of Education.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

RPM Operations Manager

Description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care 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 supporting all new projects 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

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.

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

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

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Augusta
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/08/2026, 3:30:12 PM
Job Number: 344830