Production Manager

Job DescriptionJob Title: Production ManagerLocation: Elizabethtown NC (Onsite)Department: OperationsReports To: Director, OperationsPosition Summary:The Production Manager is responsible for leading and managing a defined value stream to achieve world-class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, Engagement, and RBS (Lean/Continuous Improvement). This role ensures operational excellence through disciplined execution, team development, and continuous improvement while delivering on customer commitments and business objectives.RESPONSIBILITIES:SafetyChampion a zero-incident culture through visible leadership and accountabilityLead proactive risk identification, hazard mitigation, and incident investigationsEnsure Compliance: Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA (US), EPA (US), and other relevant environmental regulations.Drive employee engagement in safety initiatives and continuous improvementQualityEnsure products meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirementsImprove first-pass yield and reduce scrap/reworkFoster a culture of "quality at the source" and operator ownershipDeliveryMeet or exceed customer delivery commitments (OTD - On-Time Delivery)Manage production schedules and flow to optimize throughputIdentify and eliminate bottlenecks within the value streamCollaborate with supply chain and planning to ensure material availabilityCostOwn financial performance of the value stream, including labor productivity and cost controlDrive cost reduction initiatives through waste elimination and process improvementsManage budget adherence and support forecasting activitiesEngagementLead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline teamsBuild a high-performance, accountable, and engaged workforceSupport talent development, succession planning, and skills progressionDrive employee engagement through communication, recognition, and involvementRBS (Ralliant Business System)Drive implementation and sustainment of RBS/Lean principles and tools (e.g., daily management, standard work, Kaizen, visual management)Lead daily Gemba walks and performance reviewsIdentify and execute continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business goalsPromote problem-solving using structured methodologies (e.g., A3, 5 Whys, PSP)Core competencies:Leadership and team developmentData-driven decision makingProblem-solving and root cause analysisChange managementStrong communication and cross-functional collaborationAccountability and ownership of resultsBusiness Case Justification & DevelopmentQUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business or related field highly desiredExperience: 5-8 years experience managing manufacturing teamsExperience in a metric driven organization focusing on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory.Proven ability and aspiration to grow into broader leadership roles with increased scope and responsibility.#LI-PW1About UsRalliant Corporation OverviewRalliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.About the TeamAbout Specialty Product Technologies (SPT)Specialty Product Technologies (SPT) has grown to be a global leader as a core technology company comprised of several strong product lines. SPT designs, manufactures, and markets innovative products, services, and technologies to deliver manufacturing/operational efficiencies, cost-effective solutions, and high-quality products demanded by today's industrial automation marketplace.Every SPT product line has earned a "best in class" reputation and has been built on a solid foundation of achievement over a long period of time with proven reliability in the most rigorous and demanding applications. Each product line is considered essential components in the markets and applications they serve.Founded in 1901 as the Veeder Manufacturing Company, the company joined the Danaher portfolio in 1986 and has continued to grow. Today, SPT is part of the Ralliant Corporation. The SPT product lines encompass the solid brands of Eagle Signal, Joslyn Clark, Namco Controls, Superior Electric, Thomson Nyliner, and Veeder-Root. SPT product lines can be found in a wide variety of applications and industries.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer