Automotive Plant Operations Leader

Challenge Manufacturing; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Employee ownership

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Pontiac, MI seeks a Press Room Operations Manager to oversee all assembly operations, schedule staffing, and maintain quality while driving profitability on the 1st shift. You will coordinate production departments, manage costs, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or engineering, 4+ years leading multi-shift production, and strong ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years’ experience leading the operation of a multi-shift production facility.
• Proven leadership experience required.
• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory and stewardship processes.
• Computer literacy including MS Office (Excel) and ERP/MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads all assembly operations in the plant and coordinates the work of production departments to meet schedules and costs while maintaining quality.
• Analyzes material, equipment, and staffing requirements; collaborates with other department heads to resolve production problems.
• Responsible for overall product quality; identifies issues, halts production if needed, and participates in audits and corrective actions.
• Motivates and trains production personnel, evaluates progress, and maintains high morale and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Production planning

Safety compliance

ERP/MRP

Team building

Union relations

Plex Systems

MS Excel

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Plex Systems ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Pontiac, MI seeks a Press Room Operations Manager to oversee all assembly operations, schedule staffing, and maintain quality while driving profitability on the 1st shift. You will coordinate production departments, manage costs, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or engineering, 4+ years leading multi-shift production, and strong ERP/MRP experience.