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Sonny's Enterprises Inc. - Conveyorized Car Wash Equipment Leader · 1 day ago

Senior Manager - Production

Tamarac, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. The Senior Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations to ensure capacity meets customer demand while ensuring production efficiency, product quality, and workplace safety.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day production operations across multiple manufacturing lines, ensuring achievement of production goals related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity

Implement and sustain Kaizen initiatives focused on waste reduction, process improvement, and productivity gains

Facilitate regular Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and root cause analysis to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and maintain a high standard followed for 5S

Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to enhance manufacturability, reduce lead times, and optimize resource utilization

Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production performance and drive accountability. Ensure team members are being cross-trained, and the training matrix is updated regularly

Foster a culture of employee engagement, problem-solving, and continuous learning throughout the production workforce

Ensure adherence to ISO, safety, and environmental standards while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations

Support new product introductions (NPI) through effective coordination with design and process engineering teams

Manage production budgets, capacity planning, and workforce allocation to meet customer demand efficiently

Coach and mentor production supervisors and team leads to strengthen leadership capability and operational discipline

Ensure standards and work instructions are developed for every process; audit regularly that standard work is being performed

Qualification

Kaizen methodologyManufacturing managementProduction planningSAP & ERP systemsContinuous Improvement programsTeam developmentData-driven mindsetVisual management toolsTPSLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred

10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing management, preferably in industrial equipment or automotive-related production environments

Proven success implementing Kaizen or Continuous Improvement programs that achieve measurable performance improvements

Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management, and workflow optimization. Ability to flex manpower where needed in alignment with TPS

Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills

Data-driven mindset with experience using production metrics and visual management tools

Proficient in SAP & ERP systems and manufacturing software tools

Experience and understanding of TPS and the Toyota way, capacity planning, manpower planning, and flexible workforce

Benefits

100% employer paid medical plan

401(k) match

Additional medical plans

Dental

Vision

Flex spending account

Short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage

Company

Sonny's Enterprises Inc. - Conveyorized Car Wash Equipment Leader

With complete tunnel systems in each of the 50 United States and equipment in countries worldwide, Sonny's equipment delivers millions of clean, dry, shiny cars each year, around the globe.

Founded in 1949

Tamarac, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees