Production Manager

AP Emissions Technologies

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Production Manager leads daily and long-term manufacturing operations in a vertically integrated automotive aftermarket facility. This role oversees production from raw materials through final assembly, inspection, and shipment, ensuring alignment with customer demand, quality standards, and business objectives. The Production Manager is responsible for driving operational efficiency, implementing lean practices, improving product quality, and developing frontline leadership to support sustainable growth.

Operational Excellence & Production Strategy

• Own daily and long-term production planning to achieve customer delivery targets, quality standards, and cost objectives across multiple product lines.
• Optimize resource allocation, equipment utilization, product flow, balancing make-to-stock and build-to-order strategies.
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, inventory control, and engineering teams to proactively resolve constraints and maintain seamless operations.
• Oversee production processes from incoming raw materials through finished goods, ensuring alignment with inventory forecasts and customer demand.
  
  

Lean Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Champion a lean culture, leading adoption and reinforcement of 5S, value stream mapping, SMED, and other lean tools.
• Identify and execute improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, rework, changeover times, and variability while boosting productivity and on-time delivery.
• Analyze production metrics (OEE, scrap, first time through, warranty data) and ROI on equipment improvements to drive data-informed decisions.
  
  

Leadership & Team Development

• Inspire and guide frontline supervisors and hourly teams to higher performance and engagement, even in areas where supervisory skills are still maturing.
• Develop leadership capabilities within the supervisory team to strengthen daily execution, problem-solving, and cross-training across product families.
• Foster a collaborative culture rooted in accountability, safety, and continuous learning.
  
  

Quality & Compliance

• Partner closely with the quality team to maintain compliance with customer specs and regulatory standards.
• Support and help lead corrective actions, manage warranty returns, recall processes, and inspection activities.
• Maintain safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, IATF 16949 awareness).
  
  

Financial & Business Impact

• Manage production budgets, control operating costs, and support capital project planning.
• Track and communicate production KPIs using ERP, MES, and data analysis tools to leadership, highlighting progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic business discussions, ensuring production goals remain aligned with company objectives and customer expectations.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership presence and ability to engage and elevate diverse teams.
• Deep working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Strategic thinker with practical execution capability.
• Data-driven approach to performance management and problem-solving.
• Comfortable in a verticalized, end-to-end production environment.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate across functional teams and levels.
• Proficiency in ERP/MES systems, production reporting, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949 awareness) and safety standards (OSHA).
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing tools and techniques (automation, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0) a plus.
  
  

Education, Credentials & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience leading production or manufacturing teams, ideally in the automotive aftermarket or complex discrete manufacturing.
• Proven success driving lean initiatives and leading operational transformations.
  
  

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.