Production Manager
Rite-Hite · Dubuque, Iowa, US
At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers saf...
Job description
At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: - Own day-to-day production performance across assigned operations, ensuring achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets. - Lead multi-shift production teams through clear expectations, leader standard work, and disciplined management routines. - Establish and sustain tiered accountability systems that drive visibility, problem-solving, and rapid escalation. Safety & Quality Excellence: - Champion a strong safety culture where safety is a core value and operational decisions reflect that priority. - Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and quality requirements while driving proactive risk reduction. - Partner with Quality and Engineering to reduce defects, rework, scrap, and customer escapes through structured root cause analysis. Continuous Improvement & Cost Management: - Working in conjunction with the CI Te...