Senior Manufacturing Leader: Production & Ops

Andritz; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Ruston, LA seeks a Production Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing strategy, directing supervisors and cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost goals.

Responsibilities include translating business plans into capacity and labor plans, establishing lean operating systems, and developing workforce plans with strong leadership and financial acumen. Relocation available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or related field.
• Formal Lean manufacturing training and demonstrated application are required.
• 10+ years in fabrication/manufacturing/production/assembly with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing strategy and execution to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Direct production supervisors and coordinate with scheduling, supply chain, engineering, quality, EHS, maintenance, finance, and HR.
• Translate business plans into capacity, labor, equipment, and production plans.
• Establish disciplined operating system with lean improvement and visual management.
• Develop workforce plans, staffing, and succession to support growth and readiness.
• Own production budgets and forecast, monitor variances, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Ops

Safety & Compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Performance Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Lean manufacturing training

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ANDRITZ in Ruston, LA seeks a Production Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing strategy, directing supervisors and cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost goals.

Responsibilities include translating business plans into capacity and labor plans, establishing lean operating systems, and developing workforce plans with strong leadership and financial acumen. Relocation available for the right candidate.