Manufacturing Product Manager — Operations & Excellence

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Product Manager, Production Manufacturing to lead the section and drive manufacturing targets, budgets, and customer requirements.

The role focuses on manufacturing excellence and long-term strategy alignment within the production area. Responsibilities include coaching, KPI oversight, process improvement, safety, staffing, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in organizational leadership, industrial manufacturing, or related field.
• Four years of relevant experience including supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Willingness to rotate between 1st and 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct coaching and leadership in the Production Manufacturing section.
• Manage TPM, Kaizen, Training activities, and KPIs for the section.
• Ensure compliance with SIA policies and procedures.
• Develop section strategies and targets to support initiatives.
• Support budget planning and controls for the section.
• Study manufacturing processes to identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure safety of associates in the section.
• Oversee daily staffing needs and perform related duties.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in organizational leadership/industrial manufacturing

Equivalent combination of relevant experience and education

Job description

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Product Manager, Production Manufacturing to lead the section and drive manufacturing targets, budgets, and customer requirements.

The role focuses on manufacturing excellence and long-term strategy alignment within the production area. Responsibilities include coaching, KPI oversight, process improvement, safety, staffing, and ensuring compliance with company policies.