Production Manager

$70,000 - $125,000/Yr

Greenpower Motor Company - South Charleston, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

South Charleston, WV

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Manager at GreenPower Motor Company is responsible for overseeing the production team and ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong technical background in mechanical functions, critical thinking, and the ability to implement solutions to improve production processes while adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented self-starter with experience in automotive manufacturing and a focus on achieving productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and develop solutions to the production process.
• Oversee duties to install, build, and maintain multiple components of vehicles.
• Read and support content within all service manuals to perform required production functions.
• Supervise regular preventative maintenance on equipment and plant facilities.
• Collaboratively work with supporting members to the engineering team.
• Document production progress and communicate with upper management.
• Develop and maintain standardized manufacturing instructions used in production.
• Develop training programs for production team to educate and improve processes.
• Manage, motivate, support production team by providing guidance in production staff.
• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding problems/issues impacting production.
• Evaluate production resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
• Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.
• Set productivity goals for department and breakdown for individual teams.
• Develop workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
• Ensure adequate staffing and efficient scheduling.
• Comply with Safety regulation and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Meet requirements of the state and federal law for automobile repair and consumer protection.
• Develop process improvements within production.
• Manage tool cost.
• Manage shop expendables cost.

Requirements

• 5+ years of operations management and/or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Applications.
• 3+ years of automotive/truck/bus manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical background on bus/RV/Truck.
• EV knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge in hand and air tools, welding, overhead cranes, electrical LV and HV.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Must have current driver license and maintain.
• Must have current passport.

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision/prescription drug plan
• Flexible benefits plan
• 401(K) retirement savings plan
• Life and disability benefits
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement