Battery Module Ops Assistant Manager

Mobis Alabama LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobis South Carolina Electrified Powertrain (MSCe) is seeking a Production Assistant Manager to support daily operations for Battery Module and Battery System lines. You will coordinate shift execution, plan production, and manage manpower to meet targets while driving continuous improvement and strong safety culture.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, and EHS to ensure operational readiness and compliant manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, assembly operations, or related production environments
• Previous experience supervising employees or leading production teams preferred
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and shop floor operations
• Basic understanding of automotive quality requirements and structured problem-solving methodologies

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations for Battery Module and Battery System assembly lines.
• Coordinate and support shift execution to achieve daily production targets.
• Assist in short- and mid-term production planning aligned with departmental objectives.
• Support manpower planning and daily workforce allocation to meet production requirements.
• Monitor production output and respond to production issues in a timely manner.
• Support equipment and process changes required to meet production demands.
• Assist with production line layout reviews and operational improvements.
• Monitor and improve production KPIs including productivity, quality, downtime, and OEE.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and safety improvements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Why and 8D.
• Ensure adherence to Control Plans and monitor critical-to-quality characteristics on the production floor.
• Participate in PFMEA reviews and assist in identifying process risks and implementing mitigation actions.
• Support audit readiness and compliance activities for internal audits, customer audits, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 requirements.
• Supervise Team Leaders and hourly Team Members during production operations.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to team members.
• Assist with employee performance management and corrective action processes in accordance with company policies.
• Support conflict resolution and foster positive employee relations.
• Assist in maintaining departmental headcount and minimizing overtime.
• Support training and development activities for Team Members and Team Leaders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and actively participate in safety initiatives and meetings.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
• Identify workplace hazards and support corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and operational performance metrics.
• Communicate production status, concerns, and improvement opportunities to management.
• Act as a liaison between Production and supporting departments including Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, and EHS.
• Support management reporting related to production performance, manpower utilization, and operational effectiveness.

Job description

Mobis South Carolina Electrified Powertrain (MSCe) is seeking a Production Assistant Manager to support daily operations for Battery Module and Battery System lines. You will coordinate shift execution, plan production, and manage manpower to meet targets while driving continuous improvement and strong safety culture.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, and EHS to ensure operational readiness and compliant manufacturing performance.