Operations Manager

Piston Group & Piston Automotive LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Medical & Rx Plans

Dental & Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Coverage

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Vehicle and Product Discounts

Job summary

Piston Automotive, a key automotive manufacturing leader, seeks an Operations Leader to manage plant activities, drive culture, and meet safety, productivity, and quality goals. You will mentor staff, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure adherence to policies across multiple shifts in a 3‑crew operation.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and TS 16949 compliance while leading a high‑performing workforce in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field.
• Eight years of experience as an Operations Supervisor, Manager or a related role.
• Eight years of experience in ILVS/JIT/Broadcast environments.
• Eight years of experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts (e.g. Toyota Production System).
• Eight years of leadership experience, independent thinking, and strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Eight years of experience as a change agent.
• Eight years of experience using problem solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, etc.) and ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budgets and cost controls, and coordinates data for product orders.
• Develops operational budgets and drives adherence to performance.
• Drive system adherence, including TS 16949 requirements.
• Creates an environment that encourages active participation of all team members.
• Lead facility in Plant Manager's absence.
• Create/sustain a safe work environment throughout the plant.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing operations plans including program requirements, labor hours, and costs.
• Guides development of manufacturing process plans including personnel, materials, subcontracting, facilities, tooling.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship/Coaching

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

TS 16949

Communication

Change agent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Overview

Manages all activities related to operations and development of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. You will support a 7 day/week 3 crew operation. This position will be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team with integral role in developing and continuously improving the culture. Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met. Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives. Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports. Meet or exceed Piston Automotive goals for: Safety, Productivity, Quality and Continuous Improvement. You must possess a strong ability to mentor/develop/coach all levels of the organization and drive accountability for performance. Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations. You must possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

Piston Automotivewasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive?

• Competitive Wages


• Paid Holidays & Vacation


• Medical & Rx Plans


• Dental & Vision Plans


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Health Savings Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program


• Life & Disability Coverage


• 401K with Company Match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Vehicle and Product Discounts

Responsibilities

• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.


• Develops operational budgets and drive adherence to performance.


• Drive system adherence, including TS 16949 requirements.


• Creates an environment that encourages active participation of all team members.


• Lead facility in Plant Manger's absence.


• Creates/sustains a safe work environment throughout the entire plant facility.


• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.


• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.


• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field.


• Eight (8) years of experience as an Operations Supervisor, Manager or a related role.


• Eight years of experience in a ILVS/JIT/Broadcast environments.


• Eight years of experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts (i.e. Toyota Production System, etc.), and knowledge of TS 16949 quality process. Eight years of leadership experience, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.


• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a change agent.


• Eight years of experience using problem solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, etc.) and ability to work with diverse team at all levels within the organization.