Lead Operations Manager - Automotive Manufacturing

True North Consultants, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day plant operations in a complex manufacturing environment, preferably automotive supplier-related.

You will drive continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and 5S initiatives to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to manage production teams, support new program launches, and deliver measurable operational results while building a culture of

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in complex manufacturing operations; automotive supplier experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting new program launches and ramp-ups.
• Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of automotive quality systems and customer requirements.
• Experience with financial controls, budgeting, labor management, and operational KPIs.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive measurable operational results.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily plant operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Lead production teams and ensure customer schedules and requirements are met.
• Drive Lean, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor labor efficiency, machine utilization, and costs.
• Develop Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, Technicians, and staff.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety policies.
• Lead root cause analysis and 8D actions to address issues.
• Support new program launches and ramp-up activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and boost profitability.
• Maintain a safe, organized, efficient environment.
• Report performance and improvements to senior management.
• Promote employee engagement and a culture of operational excellence.

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership

Operations Management

Problem Solving

Budgeting

KPIs

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience

Jobbeschreibung

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day plant operations in a complex manufacturing environment, preferably automotive supplier-related.

You will drive continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and 5S initiatives to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to manage production teams, support new program launches, and deliver measurable operational results while building a culture of