Manufacturing Manager - Production Operations in Huntersville, North Carolina at Forbo Movement Systems

About the OpportunityThis is to proactively build a pipeline of qualified leaders for current and future Production Manager opportunities within our manufacturing operations. While there may not be an immediate opening, we regularly hire for this role and will review and engage candidates as needs arise. If selected, you may be contacted now or in the future as positions become available.What You’ll DoProduction Managers are responsible for leading frontline teams and driving safe, efficient, and high‑quality production operations. Responsibilities may include:

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly production teams
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and procedures
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, HR, and Supply Chain teams
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Manage labor planning, performance, and employee engagement
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and communication

(Specific responsibilities may vary by site and operation.)What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience leading hourly teams and frontline supervisors
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills
• Working knowledge of safety, quality, and production KPIs
• Ability to work across shifts, departments, and changing priorities

Preferred (not required):

• Experience in high‑volume or multi‑shift manufacturing
• Continuous improvement exposure (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)
• Prior responsibility for labor planning or performance management

Work Environment

• Manufacturing / production floor environment
• Shift schedules and site requirements vary by location
• Safety‑focused culture