Regional Operations Director: Lead Plant Launches & Growth

Brose Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Educational assistance

Job summary

Brose Group is seeking a senior-level executive to coordinate regional operations and lead launch governance across plants, including logistics, production, quality, and safety. The role involves onboarding plant managers, setting KPIs, and driving risk management aligned with IATF standards.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 8–10 years in manufacturing, and strong mentoring and influencing capabilities to drive performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with concentration in manufacturing and production technique or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Specialized skills: Change management, Project management, Ability to influence at all levels, Ability to mentor and coach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with plants (influence).
• Lead launch activities for PR Group & develop system for launch governance: Logistics, Production, Quality, Health and Safety.
• Support with plant set up preparation.
• Task force responsible in case of difficult plant situations.
• KPI Review – Plant Health / Governance – Action follow up.
• Onboarding new plant managers, coaching and development into the role.
• Set up routines / meeting cadence / KPIs.
• Risk management (IATF): Risk & opportunities / contingency / simulation.
• Standards rolled out i.e. Shop Floor Management, Brose Basic Rules, etc.
• Deputy for COO regional activities.

Skills

Change management

Project management

Influence at all levels

Mentor and coach

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng.

Job description

Brose Group is seeking a senior-level executive to coordinate regional operations and lead launch governance across plants, including logistics, production, quality, and safety. The role involves onboarding plant managers, setting KPIs, and driving risk management aligned with IATF standards.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 8–10 years in manufacturing, and strong mentoring and influencing capabilities to drive performance across the organization.