Production Manager

Position Summary The Production Manager leads and manages a defined value stream to achieve world‑class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, Engagement, and RBS (Lean/Continuous Improvement). This role ensures operational excellence through disciplined execution, team development, and continuous improvement while delivering on customer commitments and business objectives. Responsibilities Safety Champion a zero‑incident culture through visible leadership and accountability Lead proactive risk identification, hazard mitigation, and incident investigations Ensure compliance: maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA (US), EPA (US), and other relevant regulations Drive employee engagement in safety initiatives and continuous improvement Quality Ensure products meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements Improve first‑pass yield and reduce scrap/rework Foster a culture of "quality at the source" and operator ownership Delivery Meet or exceed customer delivery commitments (OTD – On‑Time Delivery) Manage production schedules and flow to optimize throughput Identify and eliminate bottlenecks within the value stream Collaborate with supply chain and planning to ensure material availability Cost Own financial performance of the value stream, including labor productivity and cost control Drive cost reduction initiatives through waste elimination and process improvements Manage budget adherence and support forecasting activities Engagement Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline teams Build a high‑performance, accountable, and engaged workforce Support talent development, succession planning, and skills progression Drive employee engagement through communication, recognition, and involvement RBS (Ralliant Business System) Drive implementation and sustainment of RBS/Lean principles and tools (e.g., daily management, standard work, kaizen, visual management) Lead daily Gemba walks and performance reviews Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business goals Promote problem‑solving using structured methodologies (e.g., A3, 5 Whys, PSP) Core Competencies Leadership and team development Data‑driven decision making Problem‑solving and root cause analysis Change management Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration Accountability and ownership of results Business case justification & development Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field highly desired Experience: 5‑8 years managing manufacturing teams Experience in a metric‑driven organization focusing on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory Proven ability and aspiration to grow into broader leadership roles with increased scope and responsibility Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay Range: $91,700.00 – $170,100.00 (local currency) #J-18808-Ljbffr Ralliant