Production Team Manager

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to build and develop a high-performance team in a dynamic production environment.

You will recruit, train and evaluate staff, plan budgets, forecast results, and set targets with a focus on continuous improvement and safety. The role requires 6-8 years of professional experience, 3-5 years in a managerial capacity, and deep knowledge of project management, production planning, and automotive manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Production Management.
• 6-8 years of professional experience.
• 3-5 years of managerial experience.
• Specialized knowledge includes project management, automotive manufacturing processes, quality management, production planning and production control, leadership and team building, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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; monitor and support individuals and the team to achieve targets and take corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Customer Teams to support new production lines and technical changes.
• Liaise with customers as required and ensure adherence to Brose processes and safety/environmental procedures.
• Document and track corrective actions with personnel and support new launches and equipment installations.

Skills

Project Management

Automotive manufacturing

Quality Management

Production planning

Production control

Leadership

Communication skills

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

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