Production Manager

Adient plc; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a Production Manager for our Automotive Seating plant in Warren, Michigan. You will lead salaried personnel, oversee manufacturing operations, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time production to meet customer specs.

We value extensive experience in automotive manufacturing, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of JIT principles. Occasional night shift coverage is part of the role; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of "Just-In-Time" (JIT) manufacturing principles (required).
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience, demonstrating a solid background in production processes and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise salaried personnel, managing manufacturing operations within assigned areas.
• Process raw materials through production and assembly operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules.
• Control material flow, maintain accurate production records, and ensure continuous production efficiency.
• Foster a safe and productive work environment by directing employees fairly and consistently, conducting regular area inspections, and upholding all safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvements and address production challenges effectively.
• Must be open to B crew Tuesday - Friday 6 pm - 4:30 am

Skills

Leadership

People management

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary:

The Production Manager oversees manufacturing operations at our Automotive Seating plant in Warren, Michigan. This role involves supervising production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and adherence to customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

The Production Manager will lead and supervise salaried personnel, managing manufacturing operations within assigned areas. Process raw materials through production and assembly operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules. Control material flow, maintain accurate production records, and ensure continuous production efficiency. Foster a safe and productive work environment by directing employees fairly and consistently, conducting regular area inspections, and upholding all safety standards. The Production Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvements and address production challenges effectively. Must be open to B crew Tuesday - Friday 6 pm - 4:30 am

Qualifications:

5-10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred). In-depth knowledge of "Just-In-Time" (JIT) manufacturing principles (required). Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience, demonstrating a solid background in production processes and team leadership. Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (preferred).

PRIMARY LOCATION Bridgewater Interiors II Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.