Manager, Production

Lennox International • Orangeburg, SC

11d • 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 strategies to meet Assembly KPIs. In addition, the Production Manager is responsible for identifying and removing barriers to meeting daily production requirements, developing long-term strategy for 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, identifying and driving engagement strategies to increase employee retention, identifying and leading continuous improvement strategies to increase overall success, aligning the Manufacturing Organization with Quality Assurance objectives, and working closely with other members supporting Lean-Sigma initiatives. The role also involves actively participating in the implementation of strategies in a cross-functional manner and performing 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

• Developing, executing and maintaining operations to assure that all products manufactured by the organization meet customer demand.
• Identifying and removing barriers to meeting daily production requirements.
• Developing long-term strategy for 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.
• Identifying and driving engagement strategies to increase employee retention.
• Identifying and leading continuous improvement strategies to increase overall success.
• Align Manufacturing Organization with Quality Assurance objectives.
• 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.

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• short-term disability insurance
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 12 days paid time off
• 2 paid well-being days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

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