2nd Shift Production Manager - J0051182

Astemo Ltd.; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. Berea Plant is seeking a production supervisor/manager to execute production strategies and tactical plans. You will collaborate with the leadership team to set priorities, support production supervisors and frontline staff, and act as a strategic partner with other departments.

Expect independent judgment within guidelines and a hands-on role in daily operations. The position emphasizes driving continuous improvement, safety adherence, and data-driven reporting to support budgeting

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience and 1-3 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between department leadership, staff and production team.
• Drove continuous improvement and standard work procedures.
• Coordinates efforts to achieve efficiency and KPIs.
• Enforces safety regulations and company policies.
• Oversees task delegation and supervises department personnel.
• Prepares data mining, analysis and reporting for leadership.

Skills

MS Office

ERP system

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Description

Summary

Under the guidance of the department leadership, this role is responsible for executing production strategies and tactical plans at the Astemo Berea Plant. The position collaborates with the leadership team to establish priorities and objectives and ensures their effective implementation. This role supports production supervisors as well as direct team members, while acting as a strategic partner to other departments across the organization. This role exercises independent judgment regularly while operating within established guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Acts as liaison between department leadership, support staff, and production team members.
• Drives continuous improvement activities within the department, including development of standard work procedures and meeting key milestones.
• Coordinates efforts to achieve efficiency and departmental KPIs.
• Fosters a culture of encouragement and motivation that is conducive to helping production team members succeed in their role.
• Enforce all applicable safety regulations, as well as regional and local policies and procedures.
• Champions problem-solving efforts within the department.
• Responsible for data mining, analysis, and reporting as required for leadership review and budgeting.
• Oversees delegation of appropriate departmental tasks and projects.
• Directly oversee supervisors in department.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications (including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and current ERP system). Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required. This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner.

• Education: Associates Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: Minimum 5-7yrs prior relevant experience and more than 1-3 years leadership experience

Working Conditions

• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift/move up to 40lbs.
• Ability to work 40-60hrs per week (including weekends/holidays). On-call availability 7 days per week.
• Up to 10% domestic and international may be required as needed.
• Working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to office and laboratory areas.