The Role
Oversee and optimize manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. Plan capacity and production schedules, drive continuous improvement (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma), manage budgets and KPIs, enforce safety and quality standards, resolve production issues, and collaborate across departments. Lead, hire, train and evaluate supervisors and production staff while preparing operational reports and supporting long-term operational strategy.
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Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.
As the Production Manager, you will oversee, plan and organize manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and meet quality and safety standards. This role drives continuous improvement, establishes manufacturing processes, ensures effective use of resources, and supports long-term operational excellence. The Production Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and provides leadership to supervisors and production staff.
As the Production Manager, you will oversee, plan and organize manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and meet quality and safety standards. This role drives continuous improvement, establishes manufacturing processes, ensures effective use of resources, and supports long-term operational excellence. The Production Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and provides leadership to supervisors and production staff.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Leading daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Plans and monitors capacity, resource allocation, and production schedules to maximize efficiency.
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma practices.
- Drives operational performance against budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
- Contributes to organizational planning and long-term operational strategy as part of the management team.
- Implements and enforces safety standards to comply with legal and company requirements.
- Ensures manufacturing processes support company quality standards and continuous improvement efforts.
- Monitors product quality issues and initiates corrective actions to maintain consistent output.
- Maintains performance standards for production lines and employees.
- Collaborates with and helps direct production planning, material flow, and resource utilization to optimize processes and resources.
- Reviews and presents operational reports such as productivity, safety, financial, and production planning updates.
- Enhances coordination and collaboration between production, support services, scheduling, purchasing and other departments.
- Prepares and presents operational status reports to management team to communicate production and budgetary projections and status updates.
- Applies business acumen, budgeting and cost control activities and measures
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervises supervisors and/or non-supervisory employees.
- Responsible for hiring, training, performance evaluations, and addressing employee relations issues.
Who We Want:
- Effective communicators.People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
What You Need:
- Strong knowledge of production and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to interpret policies, safety rules, operating instructions, and technical documents.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
- Maintains confidentiality related to business and personnel information.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operational management, leadership or a related field (required).
- 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, or a related field (required).
- 2+ years of supervisory or management experience (preferred).
Computer Skills:
Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheets, Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems.
Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheets, Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems.
Why Work at Franklin Electric?
Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. But more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.
COMPANY VALUES & BENEFITS
FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
COMPANY VALUES & BENEFITS
FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
- Generous paid time off & holidays
- Vacation Time
- Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
- 401(k) with matching & service contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- Fertility & adoption support
- Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Health & wellness programs
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About
Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on,Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operational management, leadership or related field
- 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, or a related field
- 2+ years of supervisory or management experience
- Strong knowledge of production and manufacturing processes
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to interpret policies, safety rules, operating instructions, and technical documents
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
- Maintains confidentiality related to business and personnel information
- Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheets, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP systems
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma)
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1944, Franklin Electric has grown from a small motor manufacturing company into a leading global provider of complete water systems and fueling systems. Franklin Electric's principal markets include clean water systems, water transfer and grey water systems, and fueling systems. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Franklin serves all corners of the world with facilities spanning the globe.
