Manager, Production

Lennox International • Orangeburg, SC

7d • $98,000 - $129,150 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager for our Assembly Operations is responsible for developing, executing and maintaining operations to assure that all products manufactured by the organization meet customer demand. This position reports to the Assembly Operations Leader and works closely with other managers across the facility to execute straties to meet Assembly KPIs. In addtition, the Production Manager is responsible for the following:
Identifying and removing barries to meeting daily production requirements
Developing long-term strategy for the improving quality and safety results
Developing Front-Line Leadership (Supervisors and Group Leaders) to drive for results, meet their safety and production goals, and effectively lead and develop their teams
Identify and drive engagement strategies to increase employee retention
Identifying and leading continuous improvement strategies to increase overall success
Align Manufacturing Organization with Quality Assurance objectives and work closely with other members supporting Lean-Sigma initiatives.
Actively participating in the implementation of strategies in a cross-functional manner
Other tasks as directed

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business or other related major required.
• 5-10 years proven track record of increasing responsibility, pro-active, operations or production management in fast-paced environment(s) required.
• Solid analytical, interpersonal (including coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution) and verbal/written communication skills required.
• Strong planning, project management, and organizing skills required.
• Solid working knowledge of Lean production management and quality integration concepts and a proven track record of change implementation are required.
• Current and thorough knowledge of PC software applications, including Microsoft Office products and project management software required.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with production, purchasing, engineering, sales, quality, finance, human resources and other stake holders within the organization to achieve overall company objectives required.

Nice To Haves

• Direct HVAC, Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma experience a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and removing barries to meeting daily production requirements
• Developing long-term strategy for the improving quality and safety results
• Developing Front-Line Leadership (Supervisors and Group Leaders) to drive for results, meet their safety and production goals, and effectively lead and develop their teams
• Identify and drive engagement strategies to increase employee retention
• Identifying and leading continuous improvement strategies to increase overall success
• Align Manufacturing Organization with Quality Assurance objectives and work closely with other members supporting Lean-Sigma initiatives.
• Actively participating in the implementation of strategies in a cross-functional manner
• Other tasks as directed

What This Job Offers

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