Production Manager, Manual & Robot Weld

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Owatonna, MN - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 89100 - 130000
Posted on: 08-11-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join us as we empower the world to work out creating healthier lives together.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength were not just building equipmentwere shaping the future of fitness. Our legacy as pioneers in fitness innovation drives us to deliver the most durable high-performance and reliable solutions in the industry. As the Production Manager Manual & Robotic Weld youll play a key role in leading production operations within your areaoverseeing the process driving continuous improvement and empowering your team to meet safety quality and production goals. This position combines leadership collaboration and hands-on problem solving to ensure that every product leaving our facility reflects the strength precision and performance our customers expect.

As a Production Manager Manual & Robotic Weld you will:

  • Oversee the production process and manage the production team
  • Ensure the production targets are met in terms of safety quality productivity and on-time delivery.
  • Responsible for continuous improvement of process quality productivity standards budget inventory and data reporting.
  • Resolve operational manufacturing and maintenance obstacles to minimize cost and prevent operational delays.
  • Compile maintain and gather production data for use in following schedules and continuous improvement projects.
  • Oversee and direct information to be communicated in the 5-Minute huddles.
  • Develop labor and capital plans to achieve schedule and budget requirements along with assisting in capital equipment implementation.
  • Hire train coach and recognize/reward employees in line with company guidelines and policies. With supervisor evaluate employee performance and conduct annual performance reviews.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering team develop and implement process improvements needed to continuously improve operational performance of manufacturing operations.
  • Partner with Quality team to monitor the quality performance of products in the field and drive the issues back down into the manufacturing process for improvement projects.
  • Partner with EHS Manager to ensure the department/plant is following standards and educate team on said standards.
  • Create an environment to support employee engagement and active problem solving for the betterment of the organization.
  • Leverage data analytics to make strategic and tactical business decisions.
  • Partner with planning and purchasing to maintain adequate resources (tools raw material farmout).
  • Develop capacity planning models and staffing plans.

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Production Manager Manual & Robotic Weld:

Required

  • Bachelors degree in business technical or related field or relevant experience.
  • Strong leadership skills independent thinking strong organizational and planning abilities.
  • Experience in a vertically integrated organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Problem solver with the ability to multitask several projects and deliver high quality and timely results.
  • Strong working knowledge of production.
  • Knowledge of production standards.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Basic MRP experience.

Preferred

  • Oracle experience.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
  • Five plus years experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
  • Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement experience.

Working Conditions:

This role will be a combination of shop floor and office noise level in the office is generally moderate. The noise level on the shop floor may be noisy and hearing protection will be required in some areas. Occasionally lift 35 lbs.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strengthwe think customer firstplay as one team andraise the bar on fitness innovationin the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives. If youre ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing we invite you to apply.

Want to take the next step in your careerLife Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths push your limits and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you we invite you to apply. Well work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description then well hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If its not the right opportunity this time well always let you know.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position intended for U.S. applicants is $89100 - $130000 actual salary will vary based on applicants education experience skills and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Owatonna MN and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strengths annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive position is eligible to receive a mobile allowance to offset the costs of using a personal cell phone for business related purposes.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members including but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical dental and vision insurance parental medical and military leaves of absence paid time off including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability health savings account health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance hospital indemnity; identity protection legal services adoption assistance tuition assistance commuter benefits employee discounts and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regardingemploymentrecruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship status disability protected veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process including the post-offer stage and will only correspond through @ or @ domain email addresses or for U.S. opportunities.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.


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Join us as we empower the world to work out creating healthier lives together.At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength were not just building equipmentwere shaping the future of fitness. Our legacy as pioneers in fitness innovation drives us to deliver the most durable high-performance and reliable solutio...
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Key Skills

  • Calipers
  • CNC Milling Machine
  • CNC Programming
  • Machining
  • Math
  • Tooling
  • CNC
  • Bore Gauges
  • CNC Lathe
  • Micrometer
  • Precision Measuring Instruments
  • Geometry

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