Manager, Production

What We Are Looking For

The Manager, Production owns the execution, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing operations. This critical leadership role manages a multi-shift operational footprint consisting of 5 Production Supervisors and a total workforce of approximately 280 team members. The primary focus of this position is ensuring Safety First non-negotiable approach and strict adherence to the production schedule while optimizing labor efficiency. Because demand varies across our different assembly and manufacturing zones, the ideal candidate must be a master of dynamic resource allocation—successfully monitoring headcount, flexing labor between lines, and maintaining a high-performance, safety-first culture.

Job Title: Manager, Production

Location: Conyers, GA

The Manager, Production owns the execution, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing operations. This critical leadership role manages a multi-shift operational footprint consisting of 5 Production Supervisors and a total workforce of approximately 280 team members. The primary focus of this position is ensuring Safety First non-negotiable approach and strict adherence to the production schedule while optimizing labor efficiency. Because demand varies across our different assembly and manufacturing zones, the ideal candidate must be a master of dynamic resource allocation—successfully monitoring headcount, flexing labor between lines, and maintaining a high-performance, safety-first culture.

• Lead by Visible Example:
  Actively champion a Safety First, Production Second mind set. Conduct regular, high-visibility floor walks and Job Safety Audits (JSA) alongside the production supervisors to model correct safety behaviors and PPE.
• De-stigmatize reporting:
  Foster a psychological safety culture where team members feel empowered to report near-misses, hazards, and minor injuries immediately without the fear of retaliation or blame.
• Operationalize Daily Safety:
  Embed safety into the daily production rhythm. Ensure that shift handovers and Tier 1/Tier 2 huddles always lead with safety metrics and hazard callouts before discussing production targets or headcount.

• Own the
  
  Schedule:
  
  Coordinate daily and weekly manufacturing schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery to customers.
• Cross-Functional Alignment:
  Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Planning, and Logistics to anticipate material bottlenecks and adjust production flow accordingly.
• KPI Accountability:
  Drive and report on core manufacturing metrics, including Efficiency, Scrap Rate, First-Time Yield, and Plan vs. Actual output.

• Dynamic Labor Flexing:
  Monitor headcount in real-time across various assembly and fabrication areas. Strategically shift/flex personnel to high-priority or bottleneck zones to optimize labor utilization.
• Supervisory Leadership:
  Directly manage, mentor, and develop 5 Production Supervisors. Hold them accountable for shift handovers, daily tier meetings, and floor-level performance.
• Labor Planning:
  Oversee standard work hours, overtime tracking, absenteeism, and seasonal or demand-driven staffing adjustments for the 260-person team.

• Lean Deployment:
  Co-lead, and sustainment of the company’s Operational Excellence (OpEx) model, specifically focusing on Standard Work (SW), Leader Standard Work (LSW), and Tier Accountability Processes in areas of responsibility.
• Kaizen Leadership:
  Own and execute targeted Kaizen events and rapid improvement projects to eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing cycle time in collaboration of…