Production Manager

About AriensCo

AriensCo has been building reliable, durable, high-performance outdoor power equipment since 1933. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work, and determination, fostering a collaborative and fast-paced environment. We believe in the growth potential of every team member, offering continuous training and advancement opportunities. Our vision, "Passionate People, Astounded Customers," centers on people—you’re not just an employee, but part of the family. We operate with a corporate mindset without the bureaucracy, empowering employees to create and contribute across our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and global distribution businesses.

About the Role

AriensCo is seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Fayetteville, Tennessee facility. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products while driving operational excellence across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and accountability for Manufacturing Leaders and Team Leaders.
• Provide coaching, development, and performance feedback to Manufacturing Leaders, Supervisors, and Material Leaders.
• Build a high-performing culture focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives within manufacturing operations.
• Allocate and plan resources to ensure key metrics are met: Safety, Quality, Budget/Profitability, Productivity, Delivery, and 6S.
• Provide support to improve performance and manufacturability of new and existing products.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the fabrication process using tools such as:
  • Continuous Improvement plan
  • Quality plan
  • Control plans
  • Capital projects
  • New product development projects
  • Problem solving
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Visual management
• Manage several subordinate Manufacturing Leaders or Supervisors and Material Leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, or 12 years' experience in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience managing manufacturing operations, teams, and key operational metrics.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and quality management tools.
• Experience in materials replenishment, process improvement (lean), project management, and supervision is required.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication (laser, brake press, hand weld, robotic weldment, and machining) is desired.
• ASQE, APICs, Lean Certification(s), quality tools, and/or Six Sigma are desired.
• On-site in manufacturing environment 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan.
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Short Term Disability.
• Parental Leave.
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs.
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement.
• Employee Product Purchase Program.
• 50% Daycare discount (Brillion Early Learning Center).
• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide (excludes Brillion Early Learning Center).
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health (Brillion Campus Only).
• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options (Brillion Campus Only).