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WeTalentia

Production Manager

WeTalentia, Aiken, South Carolina, United States, 29805

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$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from WeTalentia Talent Acquisition Specialist | Head Hunter | Technical recruitment specialist

Production Manager Location:

Aiken / North Augusta, SC (on-site, limited travel) Department:

Workshop / Assembly (in close coordination with Service) Reports to:

Country Manager Direct reports:

3 technicians to start (team expected to grow) About the role Our Client designs and delivers special-purpose machines for vegetation management—highly engineered systems with strong

electronics, hydraulics, and mechanical

content. We’re seeking a

hands‑on Production Manager

to run the shop floor, standardize processes, coach technicians, and partner at

peer level

with their Service Manager. Success means safer, faster, higher‑quality deliveries and a well‑organized knowledge base that reduces repeat issues and accelerates growth. Key responsibilities (Your responsibilities will include mainly, but not limited to:) Plan & lead workshop operations:

determine priorities, assign work orders, schedule and balance workload; ensure on‑time completion and quality. Hands‑on technical leadership:

assign, supervise, and

participate

in major/minor

mechanical repairs

and assembly activities on machines and related equipment. Electronics & hydraulics troubleshooting:

read electrical/hydraulic schematics; diagnose issues; perform root‑cause analysis and corrective actions. Equipment set‑up & PDI:

read work orders to prepare equipment set‑ups;

process PDI

on new equipment before delivery. Installations & field support:

handle on‑site installation, repair, maintenance and testing tasks; provide field support to dealers/end users when needed. Documentation & reporting:

maintain accurate records of all shop activities; provide the

Service Manager

with timely, detailed service reports; build and curate a shared, searchable knowledge base (schematics, solutions, SOPs). Training & safety:

conduct

maintenance and safety training

for all employees (including new hires); promote 5S/lean practices and safe tool usage. Tooling & facilities:

monitor tool usage, calibration/maintenance and general safety practices; support vehicle and warehouse maintenance;

cleaning and organizing

the warehouse/shop areas. Dealer enablement:

support sales with

dealer technician training

on products; contribute to training video creation and product set‑up guidelines. Cross‑functional coordination:

work as

peer

with the Service Manager; collaborate with Sales/Training for demos and deliveries; liaise with HQ Italy (documentation, issues escalation). Customer focus:

build positive relationships with colleagues, dealers and customers; drive first‑time‑fix and quality metrics. What you’ll bring 7+ years

in workshop/assembly or field service on off‑highway / construction / agricultural machinery or similar industries. Strong electronics (priority) and hydraulics competence; solid mechanical skills. Able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics and perform advanced diagnostics. Proven shop‑floor leadership (assigning, coaching, enforcing standards) with a hands‑on mindset. Working knowledge of basic IT tools (file management, shared folders, Excel “ABC”), and comfort creating/maintaining documentation. Clear, direct communicator; able to collaborate with U.S. teams and Italian HQ (Italian language is a strong plus). Organized, safety‑minded, and rigorous; capable of introducing simple lean/5S practices. Ability to lift and work around industrial equipment; occasional travel as needed. Nice to have Background with dealer networks and technician training. Prior military or similar disciplined environment experience. Italian language and/or prior collaboration with Italian companies. Benefits package Relocation assistance considered Clear growth path as the company scale assembly volumes and the team (3‑4+ techs in the near term). Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level Employment type

Full‑time Job function

Manufacturing and Production Industries

Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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