Production & Continuous Improvement Lead

Mobis Alabama LLC; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobis North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC (MNAe) in Kentucky seeks a Production Manager to oversee the productivity and safety of assembly lines, planning short and long-term objectives and managing capacity and labor.

You will coordinate continuous improvement teams, implement corrective actions, train supervisors, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. 5+ years of management experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Plan short and long-term objectives for the Production department.
• Provide capacity and labor planning for all manufacturing departments.
• Coordinate continuous improvement efforts to boost productivity, quality, and safety.
• Lead corrective action programs and supervise implementation of improvements.
• Coach and train supervisory personnel and ensure policy compliance.
• Monitor department performance and minimize overtime where possible.
• Conduct annual evaluations of supervisory staff and maintain headcount per business plan.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Decisive action

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

5+ years management experience

Job description

Overview

The Production Manager oversees the productivity and safety operation of assembly lines, planning and managing short and long-term objectives for assembly production and providing capacity and labor planning. This role will work for MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC. (MNAe).

Responsibilities

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Plan short and long-term objectives for the Production department.
• Provide capacity and labor planning for all manufacturing departments.
• Coordinate continuous improvement teams to achieve division goals in productivity improvements, quality improvements, and safety goals.
• Coordinate corrective action planning to ensure effective root cause analysis and proper implementation of improvement methods.
• Teach continuous improvement philosophy through monthly training.
• Provide conflict resolution for and coach Team Members
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental goals.
• Ensure departmental compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Oversee and provide counseling on proper progressive discipline per company policies.
• Initiate reporting systems to monitor department performance.
• Minimize overtime of all assigned Team Members.
• Plan and conduct continuous improvement training of supervisory personnel.
• Maintain personnel headcount according to the business plan.
• Conduct annual evaluations (MBO) of supervisory personnel.
• Follow and promote safety in the workplace, including attendance at safety meetings as well as conducting safety meetings when necessary.
• All other duties as assigned

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Qualifications

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• + 5 years of management experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take decisive action in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None

Working Conditions: Office setting, repetitive standing, walking within and between buildings.