Operations Manager - Assembly

Company Profile With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors. At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity. At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality. Position Purpose The Operations Manager - Assembly is responsible for leading all assembly manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of world-class equipment. This role provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for production teams, supervisors, and department managers while driving operational excellence through safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Manager will develop and execute manufacturing strategies that support business objectives, capacity growth, workforce development, new product introductions, and productivity improvements. This position plays a critical role in building a high-performance culture focused on accountability, employee engagement, process discipline, and customer satisfaction. Position Type Full Time, Exempt Location Onsite: 2000 Bamford Blvd. Pooler, Georgia 31322 Schedule 2nd shift Monday – Thursday 4:00p-2:30a w/ overtime on Fridays Benefits and Other Compensation JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays. Application Process Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on November 19, 2026. Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities Operational Leadership Lead all assembly operations to achieve established Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM) objectives. Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining compliance with quality standards, operational procedures, and customer requirements. Develop and execute operational strategies that support company growth, production demands, and organizational objectives. Monitor daily production performance and implement corrective actions to address gaps in efficiency, throughput, and capacity. Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and production continuity. People Leadership & Workforce Development Provide leadership, coaching, and development to supervisors, department managers, and production teams. Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and continuous learning. Drive succession planning efforts and develop leadership talent across the manufacturing organization. Lead workforce planning activities to ensure adequate staffing levels to support production requirements. Conduct performance reviews and establish measurable goals for direct reports. Safety, Quality & Compliance Champion a world-class safety culture by ensuring compliance with all company policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements. Lead investigations into safety incidents, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety performance. Promote a quality-first culture focu…

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