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Production Manager in Marion, Wisconsin at Marion Body Works

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Marion Body Works
Marion, Wisconsin, 54950, United States
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Job Description

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all production operations and shop floor activities, ensuring efficient workflow, high-quality output, and a strong culture of safety. Reporting to the Senior Director of Manufacturing, this role drives operational excellence and employee engagement while aligning daily operations with the company’s core priorities: safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and customer service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Lead daily shop floor operations in accordance with established procedures and in support of business strategy.
  • Supervise assigned function to meet production schedules, quality standards and our customer delivery expectations.
  • Coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, maintain inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Monitor daily progress and collaborate with the Production Control Manager/Supervisor to adjust schedules as needed, ensuring alignment with productivity and cost targets
  • Champions a safety-first culture across all production areas. Maintain a clean, organized and hazard-free work environment. Ensure full compliance with safety regulations, policies and procedures. Conduct accident investigations, implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Ensure all products meet established quality standards and customer specifications. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. Promote a culture of quality through training, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Foster a positive and respectful workplace through effective employee relations and conflict resolution.
  • Provide coaching, training and development opportunities to team members.
  • Make employment-related decisions including hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
  • Encourage employee involvement in problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
  • Balance and optimize safety, quality, productivity, cost and morale to achieve business goals.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Track and report departmental performance metrics including visual controls and progress updates.
  • Ensure proper inventory control and material availability to support production goals while minimizing waste and excess cost.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs without compromising quality or service.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Drive measurable improvements in safety, on-time delivery, product quality, productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Prioritize departmental tasks and manage workflow effectively to meet customer expectations.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of Marion Body Work’s product flow and manufacturing processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Excel at communication with all levels within the organization, customers and suppliers.
  • Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to achieve results through motivating and developing others.
  • Ability to influence and gain commitment at all levels of the organizations.
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience using ERP systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma. Preferred Technical or bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
  • 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibility with 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience.
  • Understanding Lean principles and practices.
  • Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products and PC proficiency.

Job Location

Marion, Wisconsin, 54950, United States

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