Production Manager

Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company.  We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction.  Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN.

The Production Manager is responsible for identifying and implementing manufacturing best practices to produce subsequent process improvements to maximize quality production. This role will oversee the daily manufacturing operations of the organization, which will include directing, managing, and coaching all aspects of production with overall accountability for safety, quality, cost, and production, while developing a self-sustaining team of direct reports that consistently produce quality product while maintaining all standards. This position requires a well-rounded professional with experience successfully overseeing all aspects of a fast-paced manufacturing organization and building positive relationships with other leaders while being a change agent throughout the organization.

·         Support for managers, supervisors, and employees to provide counsel, coaching and support on safety, quality, productivity, lean goals, and innovative related topics and issues in a complex and dynamic manufacturing environment

·         Maintain visibility and active presence at all levels of the organization

·         Develops strategic business solutions by collecting and analyzing information and recommending appropriate action plans

·         Engages as a business leader, demonstrating proficient business acumen

·         Partners with other senior leaders to plan and execute long-range strategic priorities

·         Ensures high quality of support and services to teams

·         Drives rigorous approach to organizational design, linking strategy and organization

·         With other leaders, improves the employee experience and strengthens team performance

·         Leads a team of direct reports and oversees their day-to-day objectives

·         Establish goals and strategy and drive alignment throughout the organization to meet or exceed productivity, and financial targets

·         Overall accountability for safety, quality, productivity, lean goals, and innovation

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field preferred, or equivalent qualification or a combination of job-related education

·         8 years of progressive leadership experience desired

·         Prior management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility preferred

·         Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems, ADP Workforce Now is a plus

·         Demonstrated project management and multi-tasking skills while staying detail-oriented

·         Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and build strong relationships

·         Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills are a must

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision