Production Manager

Bomag Americas•Ridgeway, SC

13d

About The Position

Lead and manage multiple assembly production lines to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and customer delivery commitments. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to Production Supervisors to build engaged, accountable, and high-performing teams. Promote and maintain a culture where Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) drive all operational decisions. Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and optimize manufacturing processes. Lead Kaizen events, problem-solving activities, and process improvement projects using Lean tools and root cause analysis methodologies. Monitor production performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. Ensure compliance with all safety policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards while promoting a safe work environment. Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, and Human Resources to resolve production issues and improve operational performance. Ensure adherence to established quality standards, engineering specifications, standardized work instructions, and manufacturing procedures. Develop production plans, prioritize workflow, and allocate resources to meet changing production demands. Foster employee engagement through effective communication, coaching, performance management, and leadership development. Drive accountability by establishing performance expectations, monitoring results, and addressing performance concerns in a timely and consistent manner. Promote and sustain 5S, visual management, and workplace organization throughout the manufacturing operation. Analyze operational data to identify trends, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support data-driven decision-making. Ensure accidents, near misses, and quality concerns are thoroughly investigated using root cause analysis, with effective corrective and preventive actions implemented. Promote ethical conduct, professionalism, teamwork, and a culture of respect and continuous learning. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and progressively responsible manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role overseeing production operations, supervisors, and multiple production lines.
Experience in a heavy equipment, industrial equipment, automotive, or similar manufacturing environment preferred.
Demonstrated success leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, visual management, standardized work, and root cause problem-solving.
Proven ability to develop and lead supervisors and build high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and performance management.
Experience using production metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive operational performance and support data-driven decision-making.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, inventory control, and workplace safety practices.
Experience collaborating effectively with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Materials, Maintenance, and Human Resources in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple assembly production lines to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and customer delivery commitments.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to Production Supervisors to build engaged, accountable, and high-performing teams.
Promote and maintain a culture where Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) drive all operational decisions.
Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and optimize manufacturing processes.
Lead Kaizen events, problem-solving activities, and process improvement projects using Lean tools and root cause analysis methodologies.
Monitor production performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
Ensure compliance with all safety policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards while promoting a safe work environment.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, and Human Resources to resolve production issues and improve operational performance.
Ensure adherence to established quality standards, engineering specifications, standardized work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
Develop production plans, prioritize workflow, and allocate resources to meet changing production demands.
Foster employee engagement through effective communication, coaching, performance management, and leadership development.
Drive accountability by establishing performance expectations, monitoring results, and addressing performance concerns in a timely and consistent manner.
Promote and sustain 5S, visual management, and workplace organization throughout the manufacturing operation.
Analyze operational data to identify trends, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support data-driven decision-making.
Ensure accidents, near misses, and quality concerns are thoroughly investigated using root cause analysis, with effective corrective and preventive actions implemented.
Promote ethical conduct, professionalism, teamwork, and a culture of respect and continuous learning.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Operations.