Operations Manager

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing facilities. This role involves managing daily operations, implementing quality-control mechanisms, and ensuring effective resource utilization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the automotive supplier industry, knowledge of Lean Management, and a collaborative mindset. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will drive operational excellence and shape the future of mobility. Embrace challenges and grow your career while making a significant impact from day one.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in automotive supplier industry as Production Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Management and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure performance requirements are met.
• Oversee staffing, development, and performance management programs.

Skills

Lean Management

Continuous Improvement

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Posting Title

Operations Manager

Job Description Summary

Manages the day-to-day operations of manufacturing facilities.Defines, monitors, and is held responsible for overall operations performance. Implements production, cost, and quality-control mechanisms.Oversees operations, ensuring that schedules and performance requirements are met and system resources are used effectively.Manages staffing, development, and performance management programs for operations staff; manages, motivates, and develops management team.Manages relationships with business, sales, and engineering; defines, delivers, and manages required service levels. Coordinates strategies, communications, and joint initiatives for facility.

Job Description

*Manages product and operations associate outcomes by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
*Achieves product and operations operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, customer-service, safety, security, and health standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; identifying, developing, and implementing system improvements.
*Contributes to product and operations management and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
*Determines Plant priorities by reviewing customer orders and requirements; analyzing equipment, materials, and associate availability; coordinating schedules with sales and warehousing; issuing processing plans and schedules.
*Coordinates Plant processing priorities by reviewing processing output and new requirements.
*Resolves processing scheduling problems by analyzing reports; reviewing equipment, materials, and associate availability; conferring with processing management; developing solutions.
*Prepares processing planning information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
*Contributes to plant and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
*All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience in the automotive supplier industry as a Production Manager or a comparable position
• Knowledge of Lean Management and Continuous Improvement (CIP)
• Bachelor's degree in technical or business field, completed vocational training as an Engineer or a comparable qualification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience working in Forging or Heat Treatment
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively within a diverse team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and a diligent approach.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and align team objectives with company strategy.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM...and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.