Production Manager-Assembly

Directs the activities of Production Supervisors Group Leads and other Lead positions to maximize production volume, maintain schedules, ensure safe operation of all machines and equipment, and to optimize cost and quality considerations.

• Monitors and determines manufacturing costs and outlay, quality and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications, and ensures the effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilitie
• Participates in planning production schedules, technical requirements and manufacturing controls related to all manufacturing operation
• Expedites scheduled production, investigates and resolves delays and initiates corrective action
• Coordinates operations-related programs such as manufacturing methods, cost reduction initiatives, preventive and regular maintenance, training, staffing, safety and housekeepin
• Administers company rules, regulations and policie
• Participates in the budgeting process,monitors and reports on manufacturing performance as it relates to budgetary guideline
• Participates in the selection and acquisition of capital equipment for the production are
• Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budge
• Performs other duties as assigne

• Broad knowledge of manufacturing and quality principles and familiarity with labor-intensive machining, fabrication and assembly operations; may require knowledge of warehouse manageme
• Strong supervisory skills and the ability to manage a diverse group of employees in a manufacturing environme
• Working knowledge of manufacturing management progra
• Working knowledge of employee relations issues and/or collective bargaining agreements in both union and non-union environmen
• Demonstrated superior verbal and interpersonal communications skills in order to motivate and manage a diverse group of individuals in a variety of positio
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning syste
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

-Bachelor's Degree in Production Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience

• Minimum of seven years of manufacturing experience in assembly operations environments

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Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands.

Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six contin

ents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected vete