Briggs & Stratton

Manager Production Control

Briggs & Stratton • $80K — $95K *
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (or equivalent)
  • 5+ years progressive leadership experience in high-volume packaging or manufacturing
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and inventory control systems
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Google Suite and SAP ERP software
  • Advanced problem-solving skills and fluency in English in relevant operational context

Responsibilities

  • Plan and establish long-range manufacturing goals and objectives
  • Supervise staff to ensure efficient processing of orders and meeting inventory requirements
  • Oversee scheduling, machine loading, and raw material management for maximum resource utilization
  • Maintain communication with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and sales departments about schedules and order status
  • Prepare production analysis charts and labor forecasts
  • Establish production schedules and address any delays
  • Enhance production control systems and ensure their effectiveness
  • Coordinate new model introductions and manage obsolete inventory.
  • Perform full range of managerial responsibilities including hiring, coaching, and performance management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative company culture
  • Focus on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
  • Supportive environment for team leadership and employee development
Full Job Description
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As the Manager of Production Control, your role will be to lead the packaging department and oversee approximately 50 employees, focusing on team growth and operational scaling. Key responsibilities include managing direct reports including production supervisors and coordinators, navigating ERP systems with a preference for SAP, and implementing lean manufacturing expertise through transformational leadership and Kaizen events.

You will do this by:
  • Planning and establishing long-range manufacturing goals and objectives
  • Supervising staff to ensure that orders are processed efficiently and inventory requirements are met
  • Overseeing schedule planning, machine loading, material requirements, raw materials management and procurement to obtain maximum utilization of labor, tools and equipment
  • Maintaining relationship between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and sales departments to keep them informed as to schedules, needs and order status
  • Preparing production analysis charts, job and machine load forecasts, labor forecasts and project completion reports
  • Establishing production schedules and take necessary action to eliminate delays and to ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules;expedites rush and special orders
  • Developing production control system enhancements and ensuring its effectiveness
  • Coordinating new model introductions and managing obsolete inventory.
  • Performing full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
  • Performing other duties as assigned


The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

You are the kind of person who is/has:
  • Strategic leadership skills
  • Analytical Mindset
  • Operational Discipline
  • Collaborative Communicator
  • Servant Leadership


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent education and experience
  • Lean Expertise: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (or equivalent experience leading formal Kaizen/continuous improvement events)
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume packaging or manufacturing setting
  • Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and inventory control systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
  • Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google software such as Sheets, Docs, Slides and Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) software.
  • Advanced problem solving skills to respond to manufacturing process and system problems
  • Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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About Briggs & Stratton

Briggs & Stratton is a manufacturer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Briggs & Stratton's products are used in a variety of applications, including lawn mowers, snow blowers, and generators. The company operates through two business segments: Engines and Products. The Engines segment designs, manufactures, and markets gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The Products segment designs, manufactures, and markets power generation, pressure washer, lawn and garden, turf care, and job site products. Briggs & Stratton filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2020 and was acquired by KPS Capital Partners in September 2020.
Learn more about Briggs & Stratton
Size
5,200 employees
Market Cap
$34
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-20%
NASDAQ
BGG
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