Production Manager

Sandvik has an opportunity for a Production Manager in its Rotary Drilling Division in Alachua, Florida USA (greater Gainesville, FL area).

At Sandvik’s Alachua Production Unit, our focus is on delivering high-quality rotary drills and spare parts, engineered to meet the unique needs of our customers worldwide. Our global presence and OEM advantage enable us to provide unmatched value, leveraging deep industry expertise and streamlined processes. We do whatever it takes to ensure our equipment operates at its full potential.

Your Challenge

As Production Manager, you will lead and develop production teams to achieve targets for production hours, delivery schedules, and quality standards. You will foster a strong culture of safety (EHS), quality, and operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment, with a particular focus on building and sustaining high levels of team engagement.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Operational Leadership: Oversee and coordinate all production activities, from sub-assembly through final touch-up and painting. Assign tasks, coach team members, and monitor performance to achieve production targets.

- Team Engagement: Proactively build and nurture engagement within the production team, creating an environment where employees feel valued, involved, and motivated to contribute their best. Regularly measure and act on engagement levels, making this a central KPI for your performance.

- Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain partners and cross-functional departments to maintain seamless operations and resolve production issues.

- Resource Management: Manage shift schedules, resource planning, and overtime to meet operational demands.

- Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with SOPs, schedules, job safety analyses, and regulatory requirements.

- Quality Assurance: Uphold quality standards through inspections, minimize defects, and ensure product consistency.

- Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and improve production processes to boost productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations.

- Team Development: Develop and manage staff, foster a skilled and motivated workforce, and coordinate training programs.

- Reporting: Track and report on production status, performance, and key metrics to management.

- EHS Commitment: Foster a safe workplace, implement safety procedures, and ensure compliance with IMS standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018).

- Financial Stewardship: Monitor KPIs, manage labor allocations, control rework hours, and ensure departmental expenses are within budget

Your Success Factors

- Proven leadership and team management abilities in a manufacturing environment.

- Effective communication and high-level organizational skills.

- Proficiency in managing personnel and production processes.

- Agility in adapting to dynamic, fast-paced environments.

- Strong customer service orientation and strategic thinking.

- Advanced computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel.

- High standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

- Experience in managing shift operations.

Your Experience & Education

- Internal candidates profile:

- 10 years with Sandvik in Production support roles, and a bachelor's degree.

- External candidate profiles:

- 10 years in Production Management/Support roles (preferably heavy equipment) and a bachelor’s in engineering

OR

- 15 years in Production Management/Support roles (preferably heavy equipment) and a bachelor’s plus lean certification.

- All candidates:

- 5 years in Supervisory or Managerial role (Required)

- Lean Manufacturing certification (Preferred)

Your Core Values

- Enthusiastic and persistent personality with a can-do mentality.

- Autonomous and organized with strong time management skills.

- High safety and quality awareness.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting, pivotal role within an international business environment, working with extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe diversity of experience, perspective, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business, and our customers. Our inclusive culture is built on Innovation, Fair Play, Customer Focus, and Passion to Win.

Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability

Sandvik is committed to conducting business sustainably and responsibly, prioritizing the safety and well-being of our employees and the environment. We value honesty, respect, and trust, fostering professional development and supporting equality of opportunity. We welcome the strength that diversity brings and aim to provide a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect.

Additional Information Work Environment:

This role operates in a manufacturing production environment and may require work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

The position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. Frequent lifting/moving of items over 50 pounds is required. The environment is loud, and appropriate PPE must be worn.

Other Duties:

This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Sandvik is an

equal-opportunity employer

. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact hrsupport.us@Sandvik.com.