Production Manager

Employbridge; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge in Blythewood, South Carolina, is seeking a Production Manager for EV battery manufacturing to lead a high‑volume operation. This role will oversee 142 hourly employees and 10 supervisors in a fast‑paced plant dedicated to next‑generation automotive batteries.

You will drive OEE, throughput, quality, and continuous improvement, plan capacity and labor across multiple departments, and lead PFMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective actions while maintaining audit readiness for major

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years automotive manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years production leadership.
• Experience in assembly, battery modules, or high‑volume operations.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• AutoCAD knowledge and ability to read equipment drawings.
• Korean language skills a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage 142 hourly employees and 10 supervisors.
• Drive OEE, throughput, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Plan capacity and labor across multiple manufacturing departments.
• Lead PFMEA, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and CI activities.
• Maintain audit readiness for major automotive OEMs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 requirements.
• Coach and develop supervisors and technicians.
• Interpret equipment drawings and production line layouts.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Coaching

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Production Manager – EV Battery Manufacturing (South Carolina)

• Manage 142 hourly employees and 10 supervisors
• Drive OEE, throughput, quality, and continuous improvement
• Plan capacity and labor across multiple manufacturing departments
• Lead PFMEA, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and CI activities
• Maintain audit readiness for major automotive OEMs
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 requirements
• Coach and develop supervisors and technicians
• Interpret equipment drawings and production line layouts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years automotive manufacturing experience
• 3+ years production leadership
• Experience in assembly, battery modules, or high‑volume operations
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• AutoCAD knowledge and ability to read equipment drawings
• Korean language skills a plus but not required