Automotive Assembly Production Leader

Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC.; Romulus (MI); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC, based in Romulus, MI, is seeking a Production Operations Leader to drive manufacturing plans and continuous improvement in designated production areas. You will coordinate processes to meet delivery, safety, quality, and cost objectives while fostering a culture of respect and teamwork.

The role emphasizes PDCA/8D problem solving, 5S, and close collaboration with engineering, maintenance, finance, HR, and logistics.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred with 3–5 years in manufacturing operations.
• Experience supervising production areas and salaried staff.
• Experience with manufacturing launch, maintenance or engineering is a plus.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive results; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to meet goals.
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives in production areas.
• Apply PDCA/8D problem-solving for root cause resolution.
• Maintain safety, quality, and cost objectives; ensure 5S and zoning.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, maintenance, HR, and others.
• Manage union relationships and ensure adherence to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Coach and mentor team members; develop development plans and performance feedback.
• Monitor line performance, scrap reduction, and line down time metrics.
• Evaluate process bottlenecks and implement improvements with data-driven analysis.

Conocimientos

Leadership

PDCA/8D

Lean manufacturing

5S

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

PLEX

Descripción del empleo

Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC, based in Romulus, MI, is seeking a Production Operations Leader to drive manufacturing plans and continuous improvement in designated production areas. You will coordinate processes to meet delivery, safety, quality, and cost objectives while fostering a culture of respect and teamwork.

The role emphasizes PDCA/8D problem solving, 5S, and close collaboration with engineering, maintenance, finance, HR, and logistics.