Plant Head Clamps US

Oetiker Group; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Oetiker, Inc. is seeking a senior operations leader in Michigan to oversee production, quality and logistics, driving continuous improvement and world-class performance. You will ensure safety, cost control, and regulatory compliance while leading cross-functional teams to meet KPI targets.

The role requires a strong background in automotive manufacturing, IATF 16949, and TPM/Lean/Six Sigma, with excellent leadership and communication skills to guide multi-disciplinary groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive leadership experience in automotive with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, TISAX.
• Proven track record managing high-volume production with a diverse product mix.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma or TPM.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first, zero-defect mindset meeting quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, TISAX).
• Oversee production, quality and logistics to meet KPIs and customer demands while controlled costs.
• Drive continuous improvement and world-class operations initiatives.
• Uphold safety, quality and cost-management across all operations.
• Ensure ESG and governmental compliance for the entity.
• Represent the company externally and guide entity-level matters.
• Lead Business Review Meetings and quarterly reviews for all employees.
• Support HR in labor relations and related areas.
• Uphold Oetiker values and facilitate cross-functional issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Automotive industry

Quality standards

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma/TPM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first and zero-defect mindset throughout the organization, ensuring compliance with quality standards including IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and TISAX.
• Oversee all production, quality and logistics activities, ensuring efficient and timely manufacturing processes to meet KPI’s and customer demands while upholding quality standards and optimizing transportation as well as distribution processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and technological advancements to enhance process safety, product quality and process efficiency. Lead the journey to World Class Operations.
• Ensure adherence to cost budgets across all operational areas, implementing strategies to optimize resource utilization and minimize expenses while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Compliance of the entity to all governmental requirements and ESG related requirements under the subject of sustainability.
• Representation of the company towards external parties and is responsible for the overall entity matters.
• Leading the Business Review Meetings and chairing quarterly review sessions (QRS) to all employees at the entity.
• Support HR in related context of labor relation, union relation, labor board, etc.
• Custodian of the values of Oetiker, including compliance and communication of the same.
• Fosters a culture to solve business issues, and moderate disputes between functions within the entity towards mutual agreements before escalation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in a leadership role within the automotive industry, with a deep understanding of quality requirements and standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, TISAX).
• Proven track record of success in managing high-volume production environments with a diverse product mix.
• Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating and inspiring cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset, with a keen focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in implementing and sustaining continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality, operational efficiency, and cost management.

Additional Information

Oetiker, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.