Senior Plant Production Manager

Hanon Systems; Shorter (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanon Systems in Alabama is seeking a Production Manager to coordinate production processes, lead a team of production engineers, supervisors, technicians and hourly staff, and ensure targets are met safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement; a Bachelor’s degree and extensive supervisory experience in manufacturing are required, with automotive industry exposure preferred; strong planning and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred (Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, etc.).
• 15 years of prior supervisory or managerial experience required in a manufacturing facility.
• 4 years of experience working in automotive industry preferred.
• Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact across multiple levels of the organization and across functions.
• Computer skills to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and direction to meet production objectives and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for the assigned production process.
• Coaches, counsels, and trains direct and indirect reports as required.
• Recommends measures to improve methods, equipment, performance, product quality, efficiency improvements.
• Ensures team members have the tools and necessary training to perform and meet departmental production goals meeting quality and safety objectives.
• Ensures employee-related performance issues, conflicts, and other disciplinary issues are addressed and resolved timely and effectively.
• Completes performance evaluations on direct reports. Approves Time Off requests and work hours.
• Participates, facilitates and oversees projects related to the areas of responsibility; participates or leads committees and operational task force groups.
• Promotes and reinforces 5S projects throughout the plant.
• Supports EHS objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Planning & time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Business Management

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Hanon Systems in Alabama is seeking a Production Manager to coordinate production processes, lead a team of production engineers, supervisors, technicians and hourly staff, and ensure targets are met safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement; a Bachelor’s degree and extensive supervisory experience in manufacturing are required, with automotive industry exposure preferred; strong planning and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.