Top 18 Manufacturing manager Jobs in Athens Tn

Production Supervisor - Value Stream Manager
Eaton —Cleveland, TN
- $97,000 - $143,000 a year
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Agile
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SSW Advanced Technologies —Sweetwater, TN
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
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Manufacturing Project Manager
Merritt Precision LLC —Sweetwater, TN
- 5 years
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Sr. Engineering Manager
Kimberly-Clark —Loudon, TN
- $157,720 - $194,760 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Plant Manager
Rogers Group, Inc. —Dayton, TN
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Windows
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Manufacturing Supervisor
Mastercraft Boat Company LLC —Vonore, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
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Plant Finance Manager
Eaton —Cleveland, TN
- $113,000 - $165,000 a year
- Background check
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Production Supervisor (Nights)
Brunswick Corporation —Vonore, TN
- $49,900 - $69,300 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Regional Manufacturing Development Manager
La-Z-Boy Inc. —Dayton, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Continuous Improvement Manager
La-Z-Boy Inc. —Dayton, TN
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Mold Process Manager
Polyform, Inc. —Decatur, TN
- From $39,520 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Engineering Manager, Film
Novolex —United States
- $155,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- Senior level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Business Development Manager - Plastics/Extruded Film Manufacturing
Achilles USA, Inc. —United States
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Up to 50% travel
- Sales
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays

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Production Supervisor - Value Stream Manager

Eaton -
Cleveland, TN

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Job Details

$97,000 - $143,000 a year

Qualifications

Manufacturing facility experience

Full Job Description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Production Supervisor - Value Stream Manager. The position will be based at our facility in Cleveland, TN. We are offering relocation assistance for candidates who reside within the United States.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Value Stream Manager (VSM) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end made-to-stock value stream at the Cleveland, TN plant. This position is accountable for managing the flow of work from production scheduling through finished goods delivery, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time performance.

In addition to driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives, the Value Stream Manager provides direct leadership for 30+ hourly production associates, overseeing day-to-day operations, employee development, performance management, staffing, and engagement efforts. The role is responsible for building a high performing team culture while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

The Value Stream Manager partners closely with the Operations Manager to execute strategic initiatives, achieve operational targets, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the value stream. This position plays a critical role in developing frontline talent, driving operational excellence, and ensuring sustainable business results.

What you’ll do:

Job Responsibilities:
- Jointly own end-to-end performance of the Made-to-Stock value stream, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
- Directly supervise and develop 30 - 40 hourly production employees across relevant processes.
- Act as the primary decision-maker for assigned value streams and serve as a backup to the Operations Manager as needed.
- Manage production flow from scheduling through finished goods delivery to ensure efficient, predictable outcomes.
- Provide daily floor leadership, including prioritization of work, performance coaching, attendance management, and enforcement of standard work.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement through regular communication and engagement.
- Develop and maintain current-state Value Stream Maps to understand material, information, and process flows; identify waste, bottlenecks, and constraints.
- Create future-state value stream maps using Lean principles to define improved workflows, capacity planning, and operational standards.
- Lead implementation of future-state improvements, including process changes, equipment or technology enhancements, and policy updates.
- Analyze operational data (throughput, labor efficiency, downtime, scrap, etc.) to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain (materials, planning), Engineering, Quality, and Marketing to align resources and resolve dependencies impacting productivity and delivery.
- Partner with Engineering and CI teams to support new product introductions, process validations, and technology implementations.
- Track, report, and communicate key value stream metrics through daily management systems, tier boards, and KPI reviews.
- Present value stream performance, improvement initiatives, and results in leadership forums including Operations Reviews, Plant Staff meetings, and customer visits.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum experience 3 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environment
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Lean principles and Agile methodologies; experience in managing end-to-end production processes
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution.
Experience supervising hourly associates in a manufacturing environment

Skills:

Proven leadership and communication skills

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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