Production Manager III

EnerSys Delaware Inc.•Springfield, MO

23h

About The Position

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution. Job PurposeThe Distribution Center APU Manager oversees all assembly, packaging, and outbound material flow activities within the Distribution Center (DC). This role ensures efficient product handling, inventory accuracy, safe operations, and high service levels that support customer delivery expectations. The manager will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Warehouse Operations, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and Transportation teams.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee daily assembly, value‑add, kitting, and packaging operations within the APU to ensure consistent flow, accuracy, and service performance. Support and strengthen inventory control processes, ensuring inventory accuracy, cycle count stability, and proactive shrink mitigation. Implement lean manufacturing and warehousing practices to drive throughput, eliminate waste, and standardize efficient workflows. Collaborate closely with Supervisors to align inbound material flow, outbound shipping priorities, and labor planning to meet customer and production demands. Ensure full compliance with all safety, EHS, and regulatory requirements while building and maintaining a strong, proactive safety culture. Minimize operational downtime and increase productivity by optimizing processes, reducing variability, and driving standard work adoption across shifts. Maintain and evolve operational dashboards, leveraging data analytics and KPIs to identify trends, improve performance, and guide decision‑making. Develop, coach, and mentor team members at all levels; ensure training completion and build a high‑performance, accountable, and engaged workforce. Support capital planning, equipment deployment, and automation initiatives that improve material flow, efficiency, and cost performance. Demonstrate servant leadership by fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work environment that empowers employees. Build and maintain a positive employee relations environment by supporting growth, development, and recognition of individual and team performance. Drive improvements in Direct Productivity (DP), First Pass Yield, scrap reduction, and 5S sustainment through disciplined lean practices. Standardize APU operations across all shifts, ensuring consistency in processes, accountability, training, and operational results. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to elevate operational excellence, strengthen cross‑functional partnerships, and sustain year‑over‑year improvements. Champion best‑in‑class EHS practices by developing an accident‑free culture, eliminating unsafe conditions, and ensuring prompt corrective actions. Achieve production output targets by optimizing resources, reducing waste, improving OEE, and driving positive manufacturing variances. Establish, maintain, and ensure compliance with operational policies, procedures, and applicable standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in operations management or equivalent experience in a high performing manufacturing organization
5-8 years of progressive functional/leadership experience
Extensive experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, CI
Strong leadership experience managing multiple projects and people
Knowledge of TPM and autonomous maintenance methodologies
Working knowledge of MES, MRP/ERP, QMS and data analytics
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledgeable of forecasting and budgeting
Must be well organized

Nice To Haves

Lean / six sigma background preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily assembly, value‑add, kitting, and packaging operations within the APU to ensure consistent flow, accuracy, and service performance.
Support and strengthen inventory control processes, ensuring inventory accuracy, cycle count stability, and proactive shrink mitigation.
Implement lean manufacturing and warehousing practices to drive throughput, eliminate waste, and standardize efficient workflows.
Collaborate closely with Supervisors to align inbound material flow, outbound shipping priorities, and labor planning to meet customer and production demands.
Ensure full compliance with all safety, EHS, and regulatory requirements while building and maintaining a strong, proactive safety culture.
Minimize operational downtime and increase productivity by optimizing processes, reducing variability, and driving standard work adoption across shifts.
Maintain and evolve operational dashboards, leveraging data analytics and KPIs to identify trends, improve performance, and guide decision‑making.
Develop, coach, and mentor team members at all levels; ensure training completion and build a high‑performance, accountable, and engaged workforce.
Support capital planning, equipment deployment, and automation initiatives that improve material flow, efficiency, and cost performance.
Demonstrate servant leadership by fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work environment that empowers employees.
Build and maintain a positive employee relations environment by supporting growth, development, and recognition of individual and team performance.
Drive improvements in Direct Productivity (DP), First Pass Yield, scrap reduction, and 5S sustainment through disciplined lean practices.
Standardize APU operations across all shifts, ensuring consistency in processes, accountability, training, and operational results.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to elevate operational excellence, strengthen cross‑functional partnerships, and sustain year‑over‑year improvements.
Champion best‑in‑class EHS practices by developing an accident‑free culture, eliminating unsafe conditions, and ensuring prompt corrective actions.
Achieve production output targets by optimizing resources, reducing waste, improving OEE, and driving positive manufacturing variances.
Establish, maintain, and ensure compliance with operational policies, procedures, and applicable standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.