Production Manager, Manual & Robot Weld

Production Manager, Manual & Robotic Weld

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we're not just building equipmentwe're shaping the future of fitness. Our legacy as pioneers in fitness innovation drives us to deliver the most durable, high-performance, and reliable solutions in the industry. As the Production Manager, Manual & Robotic Weld, you'll play a key role in leading production operations within your areaoverseeing the process, driving continuous improvement, and empowering your team to meet safety, quality, and production goals. This position combines leadership, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving to ensure that every product leaving our facility reflects the strength, precision, and performance our customers expect.

As a Production Manager, Manual & Robotic Weld, you will :

• Oversee the production process and manage the production team
• Ensure the production targets are met in terms of safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of process quality, productivity standards, budget, inventory, and data reporting.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance obstacles to minimize cost and prevent operational delays.
• Compile, maintain, and gather production data for use in following schedules and continuous improvement projects.
• Oversee and direct information to be communicated in the 5-Minute huddles.
• Develop labor and capital plans to achieve schedule and budget requirements along with assisting in capital equipment implementation.
• Hire, train, coach, and recognize / reward employees in line with company guidelines and policies. With supervisor, evaluate employee performance and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering team, develop and implement process improvements needed to continuously improve operational performance of manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Quality team to monitor the quality performance of products in the field and drive the issues back down into the manufacturing process for improvement projects.
• Partner with EHS Manager, to ensure the department / plant is following standards, and educate team on said standards.
• Create an environment to support employee engagement and active problem solving for the betterment of the organization.
• Leverage data analytics to make strategic and tactical business decisions.
• Partner with planning and purchasing to maintain adequate resources (tools, raw material, farmout).
• Develop capacity planning models and staffing plans.

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Production Manager, Manual & Robotic Weld :

Required

Preferred

Working Conditions :

This role will be a combination of shop floor and office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate. The noise level on the shop floor may be noisy and hearing protection will be required in some areas. Occasionally lift 35 lbs.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovationin the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you're ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV / resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to : a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment, and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness / Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through "@lifefitness.com" or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or "lifefitness@myworkday.com" for U.S. opportunities.