Manufacturing Operations Leader — Lean, TPS & CI

Auria; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Fertility benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employer match of 50% up to 8%

Salary continuation & LTD

Job summary

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles.

We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead a manufacturing plant, drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and quality, and manage budgeting, forecasting, and labor planning. Applicants should have a strong Lean/Six Sigma background and experience in a plant leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering is required.
• MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years as an Operations Manager in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, clean and compliant work environment under health, safety and environmental laws.
• Develop and foster an environment that motivates employees through communication and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve plant goals and financial targets.
• Maintain product quality and delivery service levels to meet customer expectations.
• Create and manage operational plans delivering productivity gains through process improvements.
• Participate in budgeting and monthly forecasting for the plant.
• Develop plans to achieve forecasted labor requirements.
• Manage plant OEE tracking and coordinate with Engineering to improve OEE.
• Support launch processes through planning, reviews and preproduction builds.
• Build relationships with key business/operational contacts and ensure operational quality.
• Perform performance management and initiate actions using internal processes.
• Lead key projects impacting operations and monitor service levels within resources.
• Implement continuous improvement activities across departments.
• Create a work environment that drives continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Coordinate across all operations functions.
• Travel to other North America plants may be required for training, support, and meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing

Toyota Production System

Six Sigma (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles.

We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead a manufacturing plant, drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and quality, and manage budgeting, forecasting, and labor planning. Applicants should have a strong Lean/Six Sigma background and experience in a plant leadership role.