Production Team Manager

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG; Michigan; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG in the United States is seeking a results-driven manufacturing leader to build and coach a high-performing team.

You will recruit, train, develop, and conduct performance reviews while planning budgets and forecasting for the area. You will ensure targets are met, collaborate with Customer Teams on changes and new lines, liaise with customers, keep processes compliant, and drive continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Production Management
• 6-8 years of professional experience
• 3-5 years of managerial experience
• Specialized knowledge in project management, automotive manufacturing processes, and quality management

Responsibilities

• Build an effective manufacturing team including recruiting, training, developing and conducting performance reviews
• Plan budgets, monitor results and formulate forecasts for the area
• Establish and implement manufacturing targets and support the team to meet them
• Work with Customer Teams to introduce technical changes and new production lines
• Liaise with customers as required
• Ensure adherence to Brose processes, procedures, health, safety and environment
• Document and track corrective actions with personnel as required
• Support new launches, technical handovers, and equipment installations
• Develop a continuous improvement mindset to drive cost savings and quality improvements

Skills

Project Management

Automotive manufacturing

Quality Management

Production planning

Production control

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Production Management

Job description

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your Tasks

• Build an effective manufacturing team including recruiting, training, developing and conducting performance reviews.
• Plan budgets, monitor results, formulate forecasts when required for the area.
• Establish and implement manufacturing targets, monitor and support individuals and the team in the achievement of targets and objectives. Ensure corrective actions are taken when necessary.
• Working with Customer Teams, support the effective introduction of technical changes and new production lines.
• Liaise with customers as required.
• Ensure that the manufacturing area adheres to all Brose processes and procedures.
• Ensure area complies with health and safety and environmental procedures and be pro-active in the development of a safe working environment.
• Other duties assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
• Document and track corrective actions with personnel as required.
• Work with customer teams as required to support new launches, technical handovers, financial handovers and new equipment installation.
• Develop a continuous improvement mindset within the team that encourages cost savings, process improvements, quality improvement, etc.

Your Profile

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Production Management
• 6-8 years of professional experience
• Specialized Knowledge: Project Management, Automotive manufacturing processes, Quality Management, Comprehensive knowledge of production planning and production control, Leadership and Team building, Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• 3 - 5 years of managerial experience

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world

Job Details

• Location: New Boston, Spartanburg
• Job Start Date: 05/25/2026
• Job Type: Permanent
• Temporary: Full-time

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Production Management
• 6-8 years of professional experience
• Specialized Knowledge: Project Management, Automotive manufacturing processes, Quality Management, Comprehensive knowledge of production planning and production control, Leadership and Team building, Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• 3 - 5 years of managerial experience