Area Manager Production

Briggs & Stratton • Stone Mountain, GA

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About The Position

The Area Manager Production directs Production Supervisors, Group Leads, and other lead positions to maximize production volume, maintain schedules, ensure the safe operation of machines and equipment, and optimize cost and quality. The role oversees manufacturing performance, production methods, staffing, safety, maintenance, and other operations-related programs. It also includes managerial responsibilities such as employee development, work assignment, performance management, and department budgeting.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of manufacturing and quality principles and familiarity with labor-intensive machining, fabrication, and assembly operations; warehouse management knowledge may also be required.
• Strong supervisory skills and ability to manage a diverse group of employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing management programs.
• Working knowledge of employee relations issues and/or collective bargaining agreements in union and non-union environments.
• Superior verbal and interpersonal communication skills to motivate and manage a diverse group of individuals in a variety of positions.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
• Fluency in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility and/or location.
• Bachelor's degree in Production Management or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least seven years of manufacturing experience in machining and assembly operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing costs and expenditures, product quality and quantity, production methods, tooling applications, and effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment, and facilities.
• Participate in planning production schedules, technical requirements, and manufacturing controls for manufacturing operations.
• Expedite scheduled production, investigate and resolve delays, and initiate corrective action.
• Coordinate operations-related programs, including manufacturing methods, cost reduction, preventive and regular maintenance, training, staffing, safety, and housekeeping.
• Administer company rules, regulations, and policies.
• Participate in the budgeting process and monitor and report manufacturing performance against budgetary guidelines.
• Participate in selecting and acquiring capital equipment for the production area.
• Perform managerial responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; and department budgeting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager