Senior Plant Operations Leader—Lean, Safety & Growth

kubotaexternal; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubota is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead large-scale manufacturing operations for tractors, implements, and utility vehicles in Georgia. You will oversee 1-3 factories, guide multiple Production Managers, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity while driving continuous improvement.

You will align resources, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and HR to optimize throughput and cost control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (10+ years) in manufacturing operations.
• 5+ years in management or a multi-site leadership role.
• Experience in management of 300+ employees.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural and operational improvements in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with diverse teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or kaizen and driving improvements.
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and execute multiple complex issues simultaneously.
• Proficiency in manufacturing software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Owns daily, weekly, and monthly production execution across 1-3 factories.
• Directly leads and develops Production Managers.
• Aligns labor, equipment, and materials to rapidly adjust to changing production demand.
• Ensures daily compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Reinforces PPE usage, standard work, and risk mitigation practices.
• Monitors and drives performance using KPIs related to throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and delivery.
• Leads Kaizen, Lean, and 5-Gen manufacturing initiatives and translates CI into measurable results.
• Coaches and develops leaders to build accountability, engagement, and bench strength.
• Partners daily with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, logistics, and HR.

Skills

Production leadership

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing

Associates or technical degree in engineering or manufacturing

Tools

Manufacturing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kubota is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead large-scale manufacturing operations for tractors, implements, and utility vehicles in Georgia. You will oversee 1-3 factories, guide multiple Production Managers, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity while driving continuous improvement.

You will align resources, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and HR to optimize throughput and cost control in a fast-paced environment.