Production Team Lead — Growth & Process Improvement

Brose North America Inc; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern working environment

Job summary

Brose Group in New Boston, Michigan, is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to build a high-performing team, manage budgets, and drive production targets. You will recruit, train, and empower staff, coordinate with customer teams, and ensure safety and quality standards across the plant.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering or Production Management with 6–8 years of industry experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Production Management.
• 6–8 years of professional experience.
• 3–5 years of managerial experience.
• Specialized knowledge in project management, automotive manufacturing, quality management, and production planning.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Build an effective manufacturing team including recruiting, training, developing and conducting performance reviews.
• Plan budgets, monitor results, formulate forecasts for the area.
• Establish and implement manufacturing targets, monitor and support individuals and the team in achieving targets; take corrective actions when needed.
• Collaborate with Customer Teams to introduce technical changes and new production lines.
• Liaise with customers as required.
• Ensure manufacturing area adheres to Brose processes and procedures.
• Ensure area complies with health, safety and environmental procedures and be proactive in developing a safe working environment.
• Document and track corrective actions with personnel.
• Work with customer teams to support new launches, handovers and equipment installation.
• Develop a continuous improvement mindset within the team to drive cost, quality and process improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Automotive manufacturing

Quality Management

Production planning

Production control

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering or Production Management

Job description

Brose Group in New Boston, Michigan, is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to build a high-performing team, manage budgets, and drive production targets. You will recruit, train, and empower staff, coordinate with customer teams, and ensure safety and quality standards across the plant.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering or Production Management with 6–8 years of industry experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial role.