Production Manager
Waynesboro, GA · On-site
Avanti, Bevles, Blakeslee, Chef'sChoice, Excalibur, General, Legion, Maxx Cold, Maxx Ice, Maxx Scientific, Nautilus, Omega, Sapphire, Vintotemp, Vinturi, WestBend, Yonanas and Zeroll. The Legacy ...
Waynesboro, GA · On-site
Avanti, Bevles, Blakeslee, Chef'sChoice, Excalibur, General, Legion, Maxx Cold, Maxx Ice, Maxx Scientific, Nautilus, Omega, Sapphire, Vintotemp, Vinturi, WestBend, Yonanas and Zeroll. The Legacy ...
Waynesboro, GA · On-site
Avanti, Bevles, Blakeslee, Chef'sChoice, Excalibur, General, Legion, Maxx Cold, Maxx Ice, Maxx Scientific, Nautilus, Omega, Sapphire, Vintotemp, Vinturi, WestBend, Yonanas and Zeroll. The Legacy ...
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$11.18 - $13.53
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The median wage is $15.12 / hr.
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| Aspect | Excalibur | Swordsmith |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | None specific, often fictional or legendary | Typically skilled craftsperson, apprenticeship or certification often preferred |
| Work Environment | Legendary settings, museums, or fantasy contexts | Forge, workshop, or manufacturing setting |
| Industry Usage | Literature, entertainment, collectibles | Metalworking, weapon manufacturing, custom sword making |
| Common Search/Comparison | Mythical sword vs real-world swordsmith |
Excalibur is a legendary sword often associated with myth and fantasy, whereas a swordsmith is a real-world craftsperson who forges and repairs swords. While Excalibur exists in stories and legends, a swordsmith works in actual workshops creating functional or decorative blades. The comparison highlights the difference between myth and craft, with the swordsmith being a tangible profession in the weapon manufacturing industry.
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About Company:
The Legacy Companies is a leading international manufacturer and exporter of food service equipment serving over 130 countries through a network of distributors, dealers and retail channels, representing a diverse portfolio of trusted, quality and leading brands such as: Avanti, Bevles, Blakeslee, Chef’sChoice, Excalibur, General, Legion, Maxx Cold, Maxx Ice, Maxx Scientific, Nautilus, Omega, Sapphire, Vintotemp, Vinturi, WestBend, Yonanas and Zeroll. The Legacy Companies works with world class partners to develop, source and market healthy, convenient and enjoyable solutions for the restaurant, hospitality, grocery, convenience store, entertainment, education and healthcare industries.
About the Role: Production Manager
The Production Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for the full scope of manufacturing operations at our facility. This individual owns production planning, capacity management, workforce development, and cross-functional alignment to deliver on quality, cost, and on-time delivery commitments. The Production Manager sets the operational tone for the floor, drives a culture of continuous improvement, and serves as the primary interface between the executive team and production staff. They are accountable for defining and executing strategies that improve throughput, reduce waste, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role carries influence over labor efficiency and material utilization, and requires a leader who can balance near-term execution with longer-term operational planning.
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Skills:
The Production Manager brings a blend of operational expertise and strategic leadership. Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is applied to drive measurable cost reduction and throughput improvements. Strong financial acumen enables effective budget management and labor cost optimization. A command of ERP and production analytics platforms supports data-driven decision-making at both the floor and executive levels. The ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization — from line operators to the C-suite — is essential, as is the capacity to influence without direct authority across peer functions. Effective change management skills allow this leader to bring teams through process redesigns and operational transitions while maintaining morale and momentum.