3rd-Shift Production Manager - Automotive Parts (TPS)

Image Associates Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Image Associates Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Production Manager to run the third shift from 10:30 pm to 7 am. The role emphasizes safety, delivery, cost and quality improvements within an automotive parts environment.

You will lead continuous improvement following the Toyota Production System, coordinate with Quality to reduce scrap and complaints, and drive metrics-based decisions. Some travel is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading continuous improvement in automotive parts manufacturing.
• Ability to set goals with Quality to reduce scrap and customer complaints.
• Experience applying 5-S and manpower layout optimization.
• Ability to improve machine uptime with maintenance.
• Data-driven problem analysis using metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead third shift production operations.
• Travel required.
• Drive safety, delivery, cost and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality to monitor non-conformances.
• Work with maintenance to improve uptime.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related major

Job description

Image Associates Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Production Manager to run the third shift from 10:30 pm to 7 am. The role emphasizes safety, delivery, cost and quality improvements within an automotive parts environment.

You will lead continuous improvement following the Toyota Production System, coordinate with Quality to reduce scrap and complaints, and drive metrics-based decisions. Some travel is required as part of the role.