Production Leader

Schaeffler; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401k eligible with

Regular employee appreciation events

Schaeffler Benefits

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a production engineer to drive KPI attainment and optimize production sequencing in a dynamic, global automotive context. The role emphasizes coordinating resources, maintaining infrastructure, and implementing process improvements across multiple projects.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in production engineering, with strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work without sponsorship in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of production engineering or related experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and knowledge of industry standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper application of methods, guidelines and procedures to achieve KPIs agreed.
• Contribute to or ensure fine-scheduling and sequencing of production orders.
• Confirm or approve production orders and allocate own operations resources accordingly.
• Ensure availability of production infrastructure (tools, maintenance services, set up operations, etc.).
• Propose procedural or organizational changes to contribute to improvements in QCD.

Skills

Multi-project management

Prioritization

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Industry standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s in engineering (Mechanical/Industrial)

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ensure proper application of methods, guidelines and procedures to achieve KPIs agreed.
• Contribute to or ensure fine-scheduling and sequencing of production orders.
• Confirm or approve production orders and allocate own operations resources accordingly.
• Ensure availability of production infrastructure (i.e. availability of tools, maintenance services, set up operations, etc.).
• Propose procedural or organizational changes in order to contribute to improvements in QCD.

Required

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of production engineering or related experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and knowledge of industry standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Experience of working in a high-paced automotive manufacturing environment
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop data-driven solutions.

Our Offering

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
• Regular employee appreciation and company events
• Please see all our benefit offerings atSchaeffler Benefits

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation.

Information on our understanding of leadership can be found here: www.schaeffler.com/leadership.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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