Manufacturing Operations Manager: Production & Improvement

adient; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Adient in Normal, IL is seeking an experienced Operation Manager to plan, organize and control the plant's manufacturing functions, ensuring quality, on-time delivery and profitability. Under the Plant Manager, you will lead assembly operations, optimize production flow, manage resources, enforce safety standards, and drive continuous improvement across departments.

The role requires 5–8 years in manufacturing, a bachelor degree, strong leadership and problem-solving skills; the company offers

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience in a production environment with increasing responsibility.
• Bachelor degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to read safety rules and procedures.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards.
• Computer literate with ability to create visual aids.

Responsibilities

• Leads all assembly operations and coordinates production departments to meet schedules and budgets.
• Monitors safety, quality, and process improvements; ensures compliance with company standards.
• Drives continuous improvement, analyzes production results and coordinates cross‑functional actions.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Safety compliance

Quality control

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Adient in Normal, IL is seeking an experienced Operation Manager to plan, organize and control the plant's manufacturing functions, ensuring quality, on-time delivery and profitability. Under the Plant Manager, you will lead assembly operations, optimize production flow, manage resources, enforce safety standards, and drive continuous improvement across departments.

The role requires 5–8 years in manufacturing, a bachelor degree, strong leadership and problem-solving skills; the company offers