Production Manager - Curb Skylights and Panes

VELUX•Greenwood, SC

40d•$9,229 - $11,536

About The Position

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world. Primary Purpose: The Production Manager is responsible for the overall performance, efficiency, and development of the production area, ensuring achievement of all relevant targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & People. This includes managing operations, utilizing capacity effectively, and building a strong team to support both current/future business needs. The role drives continuous improvement, facilitates the implementation of new technologies/processes, and ensures compliance with company standards, legal requirements, and sustainability objectives, in close cooperation with local and global functions. This position reports directly to the Director, US Residential Manufacturing & Operations.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Minimum of five (5) years applied experience in managing employees in a manufacturing environment is required.
Applied experience in managing and developing work teams, conflict resolution, and employee performance appraisals is required.
Applied computer skills are a must.
Proficiency Microsoft Excel and Power Point is required.
Experience in preparation and working with expense/capital budgets and strategic planning is required.
Must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and strong interpersonal skills are required.
Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills.
Must be able to work in a team environment with employees from various levels within the organization.
The ability to operate in a matrix and networked organization while supporting divisional and functional alignment.
Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position.
Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in utilizing SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accountable for overall performance, efficiency, and output of finished goods, components, and spare parts according to the production plan.
Drives continuous improvement, operational excellence, and deployment of strategy processes within Production.
Manages, develops, and trains the production team, ensuring the right competencies and effective people processes.
Delivers on production KPIs and ensures compliance with HS&E and global standards.
Implements lean tools and procedures (VOS) to minimize process variations and waste.
Execute production-related aspects of the local PCO strategy in alignment with divisional direction.
Participates in relevant production and functional networks to support knowledge sharing, standardization, and divisional alignment.
Coordinates and collaborates with other departments (e.g., supply chain, maintenance, quality) to ensure smooth workflow and cross-functional alignment.
Monitors production metrics, identifies areas for improvement, and implements corrective actions.
Supports deployment of standards and operational excellence (including BPM/OE) on the shop floor, aligning production KPIs with divisional and global targets.
Responsible for planning, preparing and maintaining annual budget and making sure their respective departments are meeting their goals and initiatives.