Production Team Manager

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

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

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, and take on new tasks? Then we are looking forward to receive your application. If you have any questions, your HR contact person is happy to answer them.

Department

Location

New Boston, Spartanburg

Job Start Date

05/25/2026

Job Type

Permanent

Temporary

Full-time

Contact Person

Recruiter Julia Edwards ([phone] Supervisor Bret Southern ([phone]