Area Manager Production

Briggs & Stratton
Statesboro, GA
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

Directs the activities of Production Supervisors, Group Leads, and other Lead positions to maximize production volume, maintain schedules, ensure safe operation of all machines and equipment, and to optimize cost and quality considerations.

What You Will Do

Monitors manufacturing costs, quality, and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications, and ensures effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment, and facilities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires strong supervisory skills, ability to manage a diverse group of employees, and working knowledge of manufacturing management programs, employee relations issues, and Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Requirements

  • Broad knowledge of manufacturing and quality principles
  • Familiarity with labor-intensive machining, fabrication, and assembly operations
  • Strong supervisory skills
  • Ability to manage a diverse group of employees
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing management programs
  • Working knowledge of employee relations issues and/or collective bargaining agreements
  • Demonstrated superior verbal and interpersonal communications skills
  • Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems
  • Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
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