Production Manager

Lear Corporation; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Production Manager to lead their team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the automotive industry, with a proven track record in management and strategic planning. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes your growth and success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a management role in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of production methods and resource allocation.
• Understanding of safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities and enforce safety regulations.
• Collaborate with management to coordinate operations.
• Manage production areas for efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Management

Supervisory Skills

Strategic Planning

Resource Allocation

Production Methods

Mathematics and Statistics

Knowledge of Machinery

Quality and Safety Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Job description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect, and excellence. We want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products, and earned numerous awards. Year after year, we are recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive, inclusive, passionate about their craft, and driven to succeed. We all understand that teamwork is essential to win.

Are you ready for a better career and future?

We're Lear For You.

Position: Production Manager
Location: Hebron, OH Plant

As a member of the Production team, the Plant Production Manager will oversee activities related to the production of company products, either personally or through subordinate team coaches.

The Role:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Enforcing health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Directing and coordinating activities of employees engaged in producing polyurethane foam cushions.
• Collaborating with senior management to coordinate operations across departments.
• Planning work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet goals.
• Training employees on equipment operations, work, and safety procedures.
• Resolving worker problems and complaints with management or staff.
• Providing guidance, setting performance standards, and monitoring staff performance.
• Fostering mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Developing budgets, requisitioning supplies, and ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Reviewing operations and resolving production issues with technical or administrative staff.
• Managing production areas to meet objectives like efficiency, productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitoring production runs and correcting issues to stay on schedule.
• Implementing process improvements for efficiency.
• Recommending training and reorganization strategies for manufacturing processes.

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years in a management or supervisory role in the automotive industry.
• At least five years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and coordination.
• Understanding of mathematics and statistics applicable to manufacturing.
• Knowledge of machinery, tools, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with automotive plant functions such as maintenance, quality, safety, and materials management.

Bonus If You Have:

• Knowledge of ISO14001, OSHA, TS16949 standards.
• Experience in the automotive polyurethane industry.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity.

Applicants should submit resumes via our applicant tracking system. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Resumes from agencies will not be paid or accepted.