Lead, Grow & Optimize: Production Team Manager

Brose Group; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brose New Boston, Inc. in New Boston, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to build and lead a strong team, plan budgets, and drive production targets. You will coordinate with customers on new lines and technical handovers, while ensuring adherence to Brose processes and safety standards.

The role requires 6–8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, with leadership skills and a focus on continuous improvement to deliver cost savings and quality enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Production Management.
• 6–8 years of professional experience.
• Specialized knowledge: project management, automotive manufacturing, quality management, production planning and control, leadership and teamwork, and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Build an effective manufacturing team including recruiting, training, developing and conducting performance reviews.
• Plan budgets, monitor results, formulate forecasts when required for the area.
• Establish and implement manufacturing targets, monitor and support individuals and the team in the achievement of targets and objectives; take corrective actions when necessary.
• Work with customer teams to introduce technical changes and new production lines.
• Liaise with customers as required.
• Ensure that the manufacturing area adheres to Brose processes and procedures.
• Ensure area complies with health and safety and environmental procedures and be proactive in creating a safe working environment.
• Document and track corrective actions with personnel.
• Collaborate with customer teams to support launches, handovers and equipment installation.
• Develop a continuous improvement mindset to drive cost savings, process and quality improvements.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Production Management

Leadership and Team building

Project Management

Automotive manufacturing processes

Quality Management

Production planning

Production control

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Brose New Boston, Inc. in New Boston, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to build and lead a strong team, plan budgets, and drive production targets. You will coordinate with customers on new lines and technical handovers, while ensuring adherence to Brose processes and safety standards.

The role requires 6–8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, with leadership skills and a focus on continuous improvement to deliver cost savings and quality enhancements.