Production Manager (BCU)

Gestamp Holding Mexico Sl; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp Holding Mexico Sl is seeking an Assembly 2nd Shift Operations Manager to lead the daily operations of the Assembly Department. You will supervise safety, quality, production metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with the Materials Manager and Quality Manager.

The role requires a BS in Operations Management or 8+ years of automotive manufacturing experience, strong leadership, SAP/MRP familiarity, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Operations Management or related field and/or 8+ years in automotive transfer/prog press/metal stamping/robotic welding.
• Experience in managing other employees and teams.
• Prior automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with MRP and scheduling concepts, preferably SAP.
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel and production/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all associates in the operations group and enforce safety policies.
• Meet quality requirements and report issues to Quality Manager.
• Monitor and report daily production activities.
• Develop work instructions, train on processes, and supervise daily operations.
• Identify and implement strategies to meet production targets.
• Lead daily production meetings and provide feedback on performance.
• Drive employee development and continuous improvement via KPI data.
• Oversee engineering functions of the assembly department.
• Ensure SAP is used for inventory control and material identification.

Skills

People management

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

BS in Operations Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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Date: Aug 14, 2026

Assembly 2nd Shift Operations Manager

With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles that minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing and executing the daily operations of the Assembly Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the Safety of all associates within the operations group and ensuring the safety policies and guidelines are followed
• Ensure Quality requirements are met per department standards and report any issues to Quality Manager
• Monitors and reports daily Production activities
• Leads the development of work instructions, training on processes, and supervises daily operations
• Identifies, develops, and implements strategies to attain production targets
• Leads daily production meetings to communicate production goals and provide feedback on overall team performance
• Evaluates employee areas of improvement and implements strategies relating to employee development
• Lead continuous improvement efforts based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) data
• Provides overall employee/team development strategies through training, coaching, counseling, and performance measurement
• Responsible for the engineering functions of the assembly department
• Ensure that SAP system is being used for all aspects of inventory control and material identification. Report critical material or shipping shortages/issues to the Materials Manager
• Support and ensure adherence to all daily 5S and work area organization
• Know and enforce health, safety and environmental rules
• Know bypass safety systems and devices
• Investigate and report accidents and incidents in your area

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• BS in Operations Management, or other similar type of business curriculum -or- 8 plus years experience inautomotive transfer/prog press/metal stamping/robotic welding;
• Experience in managing other employees.
• Previous automotive manufacturing experience
• Familiarization with MRP and scheduling concepts preferably SAP
• Exceptional computer skills, particular with Excel and Production and Inventory Control Systems

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands tohandle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
• This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
• You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
• You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.