Production Manager

Production Manager at Johnson Electric

Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite) Vacancy Type: Existing position

As our next Production Manager, you'll be at the forefront of overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety compliance. Your expertise in manufacturing operations and leadership will be crucial in driving continuous improvement and achieving production excellence.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
• Global Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and supervise manufacturing teams to meet production targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery
• Monitor KPIs (efficiency, scrap rates, downtime) and implement corrective actions
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Six Sigma, 5S)
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve bottlenecks
• Train, mentor, and develop team members while ensuring safety and policy compliance
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and ensure manufacturability and scalability

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field OR equivalent experience-experience being the key
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations management (automotive or electromechanical preferred) preferably with experience in high-volume production environments
• Hands on, employee-minded team player ever present on the plant floor, not as a micromanager but as a leader/problem solver
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to adapt and embrace change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience in process change management
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and ERP systems

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• Knowledge of automation and Industry 4.0 practices

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company's most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.