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RSD Production Manager

ROSENBAUER GROUP
Lyons, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026

ROSENBAUER STATEMENT

At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable.  As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Manager will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of production by coordinating, planning, and directing activities during the build process of fire trucks.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values.  The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Rosenbauer. 

 

  1. Support the day to day running of the Rosenbauer’s production teams.
  2. Maintain weekly production schedule for primary work centers.
  3. Conduct production meetings with supervisors and support teams as needed.
  4. Able to identify quality issues, recognize changes and make needed adjustments within the production process.
  5. Assist in coordinate timing of customer midpoint and final vehicle inspections.
  6. Conduct meetings for process improvement and create plans that will improve production performance while working with senior management to ensure that company goals are met.
  7. Develops and trains supervisors to perform their duties at peak efficiency levels.
  8. Assists in writing performance appraisals and works with HR to address worker related issues as they occur.
  9. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the organization.

 

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’S): The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

K

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience:

Required Education:

  • High School Diploma/GED.

Required Experience:

  • 3 to 5 years’ manufacturing experience.

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in management and/or business with a focus in manufacturing.

Preferred Experience:

  • None.

S

Skills:

Language:

  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Ability to write communications that conform to prescribed style and format and effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors as needed

Math:

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Computer:

  • Ability to perform intermediate PC functions including spreadsheet formulas and functions, queries, tables, mergers, and special reports.
  • Will perform some troubleshooting.

A

Abilities:

Position Requirements:

  • Must be able to work professionally with customers, Sr. Management, vendors, and external business leaders.
  • Strong Mechanical and Technical aptitude.
  • Able to lead and supervise a team of an employee’s effectively and with a positive attitude and affirmativeness.
  • Ability to maintain detailed, accurate records.  
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work, to multitask while adhering to deadlines and proficient time management skills.
  • Requires responsibility, ability to work well as a team member, and to work well independently.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of and adherence to all safety policies to promote a safe working environment, for everyone at the organization.
  • Understand the need to support the organization to work effectively by adhering to the attendance and punctuality standards and does not burden co-workers and supervisors unfairly with unnecessary and unplanned absences and lateness.

Decision Making: 

  • Responsibilities are guided by general company principles and objectives.
  • There is broad latitude for making decisions with primary control over results that are reviewed at completion.

 

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

CHECK IF APPLIES

Give Examples as Necessary

Driving- license

x

As needed to support company needs

Driving- Own Vehicle

x

As needed to support company needs

Hours of work- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends occasionally

x

As needed to support company needs

Travel- Local

x

As needed to support company needs

Travel- Overnight

x

As needed to support company needs

Travel- Prolonged Periods

x

As needed to support company needs

Qualifications- Other

 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting Requirements

Weight in pounds

Never

0%

Rarely

1-10%

Occasionally

11-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

67% or more

1-10

 

 

 

 

x

11-20

 

 

 

 

x

21-35

 

 

 

 

x

35-50

 

 

x

 

 

51-75

 

x

 

 

 

76-100

x

 

 

 

 

100

x

 

 

 

 

 

Vision Requirements

 

Never

0%

Rarely

1-10%

Occasionally

11-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

67% or more

Color Vision

 

 

x

 

 

Close Vision

 

 

 

x

 

Peripheral Vision

 

 

x

 

 

Long Distance Vision

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

Movement Requirements

 

Never

0%

Rarely

1-10%

Occasionally

11-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

67% or more

Standing

 

 

 

x

 

Walking

 

 

 

x

 

Sitting

 

 

 

x

 

Talking or hearing

 

 

 

 

x

Feeling

 

 

x

 

 

Climb/Balance

 

x

 

 

 

Kneel/Crouch/Squat

 

x

 

 

 

Bending/Twisting

 

 

x

 

 

Reaching upward or outward

 

 

 

x

 

Bending neck side-to-side or front-to-back

 

 

x

 

 

Typing

 

 

 

x

 

Pinching/finger manipulation

 

 

x

 

 

Grasping/turning the wrist

 

 

x

 

 

Taste/Smell

 

x

 

 

 

Laying Down

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Never

0%

Rarely

1-10%

Occasionally

11-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

67% or more

Wet Humid Conditions (non-weather)

 

x

 

 

 

Humid conditions (weather-related)

 

 

x

 

 

Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts

 

x

 

 

 

Work in High Precarious Places

 

x

 

 

 

Fumes or Airborne Particles

 

x

 

 

 

Toxic or Caustic Chemicals

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor Weather Conditions

 

 

x

 

 

Extreme Cold (non-weather)

x

 

 

 

 

Extreme Heat (weather-related) summer months

 

 

x

 

 

Risk of Electrical Shock

 

x

 

 

 

Work with Explosive Materials

x

 

 

 

 

Vibration

 

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise Level for Typical Environment

 

Moderate Noise: (Examples office with printers, phones, and light traffic

x

Loud Noise: (Examples: Metal Manufacturing, Construction sites)

 

Very Loud Noise: (Examples: Jack Hammer Work)

 

 

Personal Protective Equipment

PPE

Never

0%

Rarely

1-10%

Occasionally

11-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

67% or more

Safety boots

 

 

 

x

 

Safety Glasses

 

 

 

x

 

Cut resistant Gloves

x

 

 

 

 

Respirator

x

 

 

 

 

Face Shield

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

EOE/Disability/Veterans.

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