Manager, Production

ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions serving electric utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities every day.

With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and the energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO a trusted partner in delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

The Production Manager leads and coordinates manufacturing operations across assigned production lines, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met. Develop high-performance teams and drive continuous improvement through effective leadership, planning, and collaboration.

• Essential Functions: 

  Leadership & Team Development

  • Build and lead high-performance teams that monitor and improve their own performance.
  • Motivate and develop supervisors and group leaders to meet production goals.
  • Resolve personnel issues respectfully and effectively, including disciplinary actions.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, consistency, and respect.

  Production & Operations Management

  • Direct daily production activities to meet schedules and customer requirements.
  • Plan and coordinate manufacturing processes, priorities, and sequences.
  • Monitor and adjust staffing levels based on forecasts and production needs.
  • Ensure consistent application of quality and environmental standards across shifts.
  • Lead cost reduction and standardization initiatives.

  Planning & Coordination

  • Collaborate with HR, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance.
  • Support inventory accuracy and demand planning.
  • Optimize production floor layout and equipment usage.

  Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

  • Apply Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
  • Analyze data and trends to drive operational improvements.
  • Investigate new processes and technologies for startup and efficiency.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

  Safety & Compliance

  • Conduct regular safety audits and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
  • Promote a safe working environment and enforce PPE and LOTO procedures.
  • Ensure ISO standards and procedures are followed.

  Communication & Reporting

  • Communicate KPIs, goals, and expectations clearly to teams.
  • Issue written and oral instructions to supervisors and team leaders.
  • Maintain production performance data and generate meaningful reports.

Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication (oral and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g., AS400).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and bills of material.
• Understanding of ISO systems and manufacturing processes.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally sit.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and respond to safety hazards.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, heat, and vibration.
• Moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a minimum of three years of manufacturing experience; or an Associate’s degree with at least five years of manufacturing experience; or a high school diploma with a minimum of seven years of manufacturing experience.