Production Area Manager
About The Position
The Production Area Manager leads and manages 3–5 production supervisors across three shifts at an industrial battery manufacturing plant. The role drives operational performance by fostering safety, quality, continuous improvement, and manufacturing efficiency while ensuring production goals are achieved. The position is based in Kansas City, Kansas, and requires daily on-site attendance. The manager oversees production operations, staffing, supervisor and workforce development, safety and quality compliance, housekeeping, and productivity improvements. The role works with maintenance to support operational efficiency and supports Lean Manufacturing procedures. Occasional travel is required for training, development, and support needs. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing-based setting.
- At least 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Collaborative, team-based management style.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas concisely and logically.
- Drive and energy to grow manufacturing throughput in a plant with expanding operations.
- Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement, creativity, and results.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves, a respirator, safety glasses, and metatarsal guard shoes.
- Ability to perform sitting, standing, walking, bending, and twisting as necessary.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Engineering discipline preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage product distribution within established budget, policies, procedures, priorities, and quality standards.
- Directly supervise shift supervisors.
- Develop and implement methods to improve productivity, space utilization, and quality.
- Ensure compliance with safety and health policies and procedures.
- Train and develop supervisors and the hourly workforce.
- Determine staffing requirements and maintain efficient use of work hours.
- Monitor and ensure housekeeping and orderliness throughout the department.
- Collaborate with maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency.
- Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
- Support Lean Manufacturing procedures.
- Perform other work as assigned by the Operations Manager or Plant Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
