Automotive Plant Leader - Lean Ops & Excellence

JMJ Phillip Group; Nashville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JMJ Phillip Group is seeking a General Manager for a leading automotive manufacturer in the Greater Nashville area. The role oversees plant and business operations to meet KPI goals and drive production efficiency.

You will lead cross-functional teams, advance Lean, safety, and quality initiatives, and ensure compliance with automotive systems. A strong track record in metal stamping, tooling, automation, and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with metal stamping and tool & die processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of material specifications and characteristics used in automotive stampings.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, welding, tooling, automation, robotics, and production processes.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of equipment/tooling design, gauges, preventive maintenance, and Basic Equipment Care (BEC).
• Experience with automotive quality systems and Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles.

Aufgaben

• Lead overall plant and business operations, ensuring key performance metrics are achieved
• Partner across functional teams to optimize production, material utilization, quality, delivery, and customer service
• Drive initiatives related to safety, environmental compliance, labor, equipment, materials, processes, and customer relationships
• Promote Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Oversee manufacturing processes, automation, robotics, tooling, equipment, and preventive maintenance
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality systems and customer requirements

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Production processes

Automotive quality systems

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

JMJ Phillip Group is seeking a General Manager for a leading automotive manufacturer in the Greater Nashville area. The role oversees plant and business operations to meet KPI goals and drive production efficiency.

You will lead cross-functional teams, advance Lean, safety, and quality initiatives, and ensure compliance with automotive systems. A strong track record in metal stamping, tooling, automation, and continuous improvement is essential.