Production Manager, Weekend, Huron

Job Description:

Production Manager, Huron

Overview:

The Production Manager will be responsible for managing a large section of a manufacturing facility. This person will work closely with the Director of Operations in all activities to determine the profitability and success of the product team. They will lead a team of supervisors and their teams in a Continuous Improvement Environment and utilizing Lean Principles with a focus on Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale. 

Responsibilities:

Major responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure full health, safety and environmental compliance throughout the company.
• Lead best business practices through lean manufacturing thinking and The Terex Way Values.
• Demonstrate good leadership skills to manage the Production Supervisors and Team Members in process adherence.
• Ability to lead people, to pull teams together; to develop people and to lead independently.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of financial management.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in problem solving activities and creating change.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a continuously changing environment.
• Managing a flow process that is in accordance to lean manufacturing concepts.
• Demonstrated ability of strong training skills and a strong belief in the importance of continuous training and a strong orientation towards continuous improvement.
• Strong Leadership of teams in all circumstances from hiring to training, management, promotion, discipline and termination.
• Able to effectively create a vision based on company goals, initiate projects and facilitate their execution, using available resources and Lean techniques.
• Demonstrates an understanding and support of company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates high respect for people as individuals and as members of a company team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work to and meet strict deadlines and able to adapt to changing priorities & goals.
• Good team player and able to work on own initiative.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business or relevant experience required
• The individual we seek will possess a minimum of 3 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years spent in a manufacturing management or focus factory management roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have significant experience with the competencies listed below:

• Operational Vision / Balanced Leadership- The successful candidate will be able to balance long term improvements with the day to day production needs of the unit.  They will have a strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Customer Focused - The successful candidate will actively seek out customer centered assessments as the basis for key decision making. They will have a strong sense of analysis and analytic tools as a part of strategic decision making.
• Communication- the Production Manager will be personally credible, professional and lead with integrity. The successful candidate gains support, influences others, and positively manages conflict. They have strong verbal, written skills, and are able to adapt based on the audience.
• Performance Driven- The successful candidate will be practical, action oriented, well organized, and have the managerial courage to take stand when needed. They will be able to provide leadership to the team from the line level to the front office.
• Forward Focused – The Production Manager will be open-mindedly considering new ideas, and opportunities on their merits. They will openly question conventional wisdom.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com. 

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.