Production Manager

Production Manager |


Royal Truck Body |


Carson, CA

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt| $120,000.00 - 140,000.00

Who we are

At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, ITU, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do

As the Production Manager for Royal Truck Body (A Shyft Brand) based at our manufacturing facility in Carson, CA, you will be responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing functions within the plant performed promptly and cost-effectively consistent with established procedures.

You will also be accountable for overseeing all production activities related to the manufacturing of Royal Truck Body's product line, including but not limited to, emergency response bodies and chassis, motorhome chassis, specialty vehicles, and Isuzu N-Gas.

You will also:

• Plan, organize, and direct production and indirect activities to meet or exceed established production goals in a cost-effective manner
• Forecast staffing needs to meet the demands of the business and staff your team accordingly
• Design, develop, and implement processes that increase yield and improve quality
• Perform workflow analysis and develop methods for the production team
• Partner with managers and supervisors to establish production and quality control standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes and programs to improve safety and productivity
• Implement and maintain OSHA and company programs and standards
• Ensure employees and managers have the required safety training and are consistently working safely
• Develop and implement safety programs to reduce accidents and injuries
• Collaborate with managers to address organizational needs, equipment utilization, and maintenance
• Lead, communicate, and coach to cultivate a motivated associate environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership
• Ensure operational supplies are always on hand and available
• Prepare all required reports and correspondence
• Develop, implement, and monitor the department budget and manage expenses
• Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Stay abreast on the activities of the team, identify problem areas, and take corrective actions
• Resolve issues in partnership with engineering, materials, purchasing, and sales

Learn more about The Shyft Group and Royal Truck Body by exploring the Learn More section below.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and production management experience
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience in fabrication and vehicle assembly line.
• 5+ years of management experience and demonstrated leadership skills
• Intermediate computer and proficiency with Microsoft 365

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Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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