Senior Manager Production
About The Position
As a Senior Production Manager, you will lead large-scale manufacturing operations that power the production of world-class tractors, implements, and utility vehicles. Overseeing one to three factories and guiding a team of production leaders responsible for hundreds of employees, you will play a critical role in delivering operational excellence. Success in this position requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, and a relentless focus on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. You will ensure the right resources, priorities, and processes are in place to consistently meet production goals while building a high-performing and engaged workforce.
Requirements
- Proven experience (10+ years) in manufacturing operations
- 5+ years in management or a multi-site leadership role.
- Experience in management of 300+ employees.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cultural and operational improvements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or kaizen and driving improvements
- Ability to prioritize, manage, and execute multiple complex issues occurring simultaneously.
- Proficiency in manufacturing software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
- Owns daily, weekly, and monthly production execution across 1–3 factories, ensuring achievement of output, safety, quality, and cost targets
- Directly leads and develops Production Managers, ensuring consistent application of standards, priorities, and leadership practices across all shifts
- Aligns labor, equipment, and materials to rapidly adjust to changing production demand
- Ensures daily compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards, actively validating conditions on the factory floor
- Reinforces PPE usage, standard work, and risk mitigation practices across weld, paint, and assembly environments
- Partners with plant and quality leadership to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence
- Monitors and drives performance using KPIs related to throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and delivery
- Leads Kaizen, Lean, and 5-Gen manufacturing initiatives, translating continuous improvement principles into measurable results
- Identifies bottlenecks and variability, deploying countermeasures rapidly in a fast-paced production environment
- Manages staffing levels and performance across multiple shifts, always ensuring operational coverage and leadership presence
- Coaches and develops leaders to build accountability, engagement, and bench strength
- Works closely with HR on employee relations, performance actions, and succession planning
- Partners daily with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, logistics, and HR to ensure seamless production flow
- Balances production priorities with maintenance needs, material availability, and engineering changes
- Serves as a key operational voice within the manufacturing leadership team
- Prepares and manages budgets for assigned production areas, controlling labor and operational costs
- Ensures efficient use of resources while maintaining safety, quality, and delivery standards
- Supports capital planning and resource justification as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
