Production Manager (Fabrication)-1st shift

About the role

AriensCo is looking for an experienced and motivated Production Manager to join our manufacturing team in Fayetteville, TN. In this key leadership role, you’ll lead manufacturing operations, develop high-performing teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure strong performance across safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.

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
• Accountable for allocating and planning resources to ensure key metrics are met: Safety, Quality, Budget/Profitability, Productivity, Delivery, 6S
• Provide support to improve performance and manufacturability of new and existing products
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the fabrication process using tools and techniques including:
  • Continuous Improvement plan
  • Quality plan
  • Control plans
  • Capital projects
  • New product development projects
  • Problem solving
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Visual management
• Provide coaching and direction for development of team members
• 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
• Minimum of 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, process improvement (lean), project management, and supervision required
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication (laser, brake press, hand weld, robotic weldment, and machining) desired
• ASQE, APICS, Lean Certification(s), quality tools and/or Six Sigma desired
• Able and willing to be in a manufacturing environment with frequent presence on the production floor

Working conditions

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 at 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)

About AriensCo

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity – define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work, and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together, and make decisions quickly. We see growth potential in every team member and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute.