Production Manager (Fabrication) - 1st Shift

Location: On-site at Ariens Plant 6 in Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States, 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.

Company

hirify.global manufactures reliable outdoor power equipment and operates manufacturing facilities and global distribution businesses.

What you will do

• Lead manufacturing operations and manage Manufacturing Leaders, Supervisors, and Material Leaders.
• Set performance expectations, goals, accountability, and operational targets across safety, quality, budget/profitability, productivity, delivery, and 6S.
• Coach and develop manufacturing leaders and team members, including succession planning and talent development.
• Plan and allocate resources to meet key manufacturing metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement across the fabrication process using continuous-improvement plans, quality plans, control plans, problem solving, visual management, capital projects, and new product development projects.
• Improve the performance and manufacturability of new and existing products while supporting customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing manufacturing operations, teams, and key operational metrics.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality management tools.
• Experience in materials replenishment, lean process improvement, project management, and supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with frequent presence on the production floor.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, including laser operations, brake press, hand welding, robotic weldment, and machining.
• ASQE, APICs, Lean Certification(s), quality tools, and/or Six Sigma experience or certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative culture focused on innovative thinking, hard work, determination, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Continuous training, advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and apprenticeship programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective from the first day of employment, plus life insurance, short-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) match, profit-sharing plans, dependent-care FSA, HSA, paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety-glasses reimbursement and an employee product purchase program.
• Additional location-dependent care, clinic, and childcare benefits may be available.