SR MANAGER PRODUCTION

Mohawk Industries - Florence, AL

Full-time - Manager

Florence, AL

Textile Product Mills

About the position

The Sr Manager Production is a senior-level management position at Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, which is the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States. This role is pivotal in leading a dedicated team focused on supporting the production function by overseeing production planning, staffing, and manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner. The Sr Manager will be responsible for ensuring that operational functions are executed through direct reports, prioritizing production, meeting budget requirements, and achieving departmental goals with a strong emphasis on leadership and growth. In this role, the Sr Manager will oversee the planning of production operations across various locations, establishing priorities and sequences for product manufacturing. They will monitor schedules to ensure that orders are processed according to priority and that customer promise dates are consistently met. Collaboration with Maintenance and Engineering leadership is essential to plan and coordinate routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance, maximizing equipment availability and production output while minimizing downtime and operational delays. The Sr Manager will also work closely with Manufacturing leadership to develop and control budgets, ensuring that cost-effective and efficient processes are in place. Setting clear expectations for team members and providing constructive feedback will be a key part of the role. The manager will proactively seek ways to apply technology to business processes, staying informed about industry trends and best practices to enhance production technology and process flows, improve efficiency, and manage costs effectively. Additionally, the Sr Manager will contribute to ongoing functional work while overseeing multiple projects, managing deliverables through the work of others, and utilizing metrics for success. They will recommend policy changes and establish procedures that impact the organization, guiding their team within the framework of established company policies. The role requires frequent interaction with functional peer groups, other company divisions, and customers, necessitating strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plans for production operations and establish priorities and sequences for products.
• Monitor priority list and schedules to ensure orders are processed based on priority and customer promise dates.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering leadership to plan and coordinate maintenance to maximize equipment availability.
• Work with Manufacturing leadership to develop and control budgets for cost-effective processes.
• Set clear expectations for team members and solicit feedback.
• Research and provide information on technical trends and competitors' practices to enhance production technology.
• Manage deliverables through the work of others and focus team efforts using metrics for success.
• Recommend changes to policies and establish procedures affecting the organization.
• Provide guidance to the team within established company policies.
• Follow operational policies in selecting methods for obtaining cross-functional solutions.
• Lead cooperative efforts among project team members and interact with functional peer groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of management experience.
• Develops intermediate understanding of people management practices.
• Emerging understanding of broader organizational context and goals.
• Able to delegate work effectively and ensure tasks are completed without micromanaging.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.

Nice-to-haves

• Flexible attitude and adaptability to change.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness.

Benefits

• Company Match on 401k
• Employee Purchase Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement