Production Manager

AriensCo

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or 12 years of relevant experience
  • At least 5 years in a leadership role in a manufacturing setting
  • Proven track record managing manufacturing operations and key metrics
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
  • Background in materials replenishment and process improvement required
  • Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication techniques preferred
  • Certifications in ASQE, APICs, Lean, or Six Sigma are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Set clear performance expectations and accountability for team leaders
  • Coach and develop manufacturing team members through feedback
  • Create a culture centered on safety, quality, and collaboration
  • Support talent development and succession planning within teams
  • Allocate resources to achieve key performance metrics
  • Enhance manufacturability of products through support
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and use various operational tools

Benefits

  • Opportunity to drive operational excellence
  • Collaborative and high-performing work culture
  • Focus on safety and quality in manufacturing
  • Career development and succession planning initiatives
  • Engagement in continuous improvement projects
  • Direct involvement in product development and innovation
Full Job Description
Job Description:

AriensCo is seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Fayetteville, Tennessee facility. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products while driving operational excellence across the plant.

If you're passionate about leadership, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you!

THE DAY TO DAY...

  • Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and accountability for Manufacturing Leaders and Team Leaders
  • Provide coaching, development, and performance feedback to Manufacturing Leaders, Supervisors, and Material Leaders
  • Build a high-performing culture focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Support succession planning and talent development initiatives within manufacturing operations
  • Accountable for allocating and planning resources to ensure key metrics are met:
    • Safety
    • Quality
    • Budget/Profitability
    • Productivity
    • Delivery
    • 6S
  • Provide support to improve performance and manufacturability of new and existing products
  • Drive continuous improvement throughout the fabrication process to include the use of the following tools or techniques:
    • Continuous Improvement plan
    • Quality plan
    • Control plans
    • Capital projects
    • New product development projects
    • Problem solving
    • Customer satisfaction
    • Visual management
  • Manage several subordinate Manufacturing Leaders or Supervisors and Material Leaders


THE QUALIFICATIONS...
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or 12 years' experience in lieu of degree
  • Demonstrated experience managing manufacturing operations, teams, and key operational metrics
  • Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and quality management tools
  • Experience in materials replenishment, process improvement (lean), project management, and supervision is required
  • Experience in sheet metal fabrication, (laser, brake press, hand weld, robotic weldment and machining), is desired
  • ASQE, APICs, Lean Certification(s), quality tools and/or Six Sigma are desired


WORKING CONDITIONS...
  • On-site in manufacturing environment with frequent presence on the production floor.


Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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