Production Manager

Job ID

45709

Date

26 March 2026

Job Family

• Production
  
  

Type of contract

• Permanent
  
  

, Permanent

Why work for Manitou Group?

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

General Accountability

The Production Manager shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the production processes within the plant. Activities will include scheduling workload, manpower planning, and working with quality personnel to insure product quality. This position will influence safety performance and measurements to assist in achieving Yankton’s safety goals. Responsibility includes all activities required to coordinate the smooth, efficient flow of production through the shop.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and direct supervision for the daily production requirements in a safe, efficient, and quality manner.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager to ensure all goals and objectives for production are achieved in accordance to the business plan.
• Provide direction and leadership relative to product quality and customer acceptance, in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Department.
• Facilitate plant improvement efforts such as 5-S, safety, and product flow.
• Lead cost reduction programs through productivity, and fixed & variable cost control.
• Work with manufacturing engineering staff to implement capital improvements.
• Support all shifts in manpower planning, leadership, and goal setting objectives.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum seven years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work schedule flexibility, with strong teamwork orientation.
• Demonstrate leadership ability, including experience in coaching and training others.
• Understand and support company policies and procedures.
• Highly organized, detail oriented with good problem solving skills.
  
  

Expertise

• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Proficient in the use of Google software application along with the Microsoft suite software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering and/or Manufacturing/Operation Management.
  
  

Internal & External Connections

• Internal interaction with members of management, Department Supervisors, Team Leads, and shop employees.
• External interaction with Supplier Reps and Equipment Techs as needed.
  
  

Localization And Travel Expected

• This position is located in Yankton, SD.
• Travel up to 5%
  
  

What does MANITOU Group offer? Above local legal requirements, of course

• Compensation: $100,600 – $116,800 plus 15% Bonus
• Work location: Yankton, SD
• Travel Requirements: 5%
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
  
  

What is MANITOU Group?

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Location(s)

• United States - Yankton
  
  

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