Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader

RiseMe; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner seeks a Manufacturing Leader to oversee a product group or multiple plant areas, driving efficiency, quality and cost improvements. You will set schedules and ensure optimal use of manpower, materials and equipment while developing direct reports.

The role requires setting strategic vision, coordinating with Engineering, HR, and Supply Chain, and supervising salaried production staff. Travel up to 5% may be required with focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in related discipline required.
• MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience supervising salaried employees in a manufacturing environment.
• At least three years of Lean Manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to train, coach and mentor a team of salaried production supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
• Responsible to communicate goals for support groups (i.e. Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain, etc.).
• Accountable for area’s safety, quality, delivery and financial performance.
• Responsibility and ownership of manufacturing performance metrics and develops continuous improvement action plans.
• Participate in the creation of new policies and assist in the deployment of new employee related policies.
• Monitors capacity to meet the requirements of existing and projected customer programs.
• Responsible for manufacturing input to appropriate cross-functional teams for customer interaction and customer complaint response (8D).
• Provides guidance on daily activities as necessary to support production.
• Coordinates with other functional managers in planning and implementing Quality, Human Resources and Manufacturing programs.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Strategic Vision

Decision Quality

People Management

Cross-Functional

Education

Bachelor Degree in related discipline

MBA

Job description

BorgWarner seeks a Manufacturing Leader to oversee a product group or multiple plant areas, driving efficiency, quality and cost improvements. You will set schedules and ensure optimal use of manpower, materials and equipment while developing direct reports.

The role requires setting strategic vision, coordinating with Engineering, HR, and Supply Chain, and supervising salaried production staff. Travel up to 5% may be required with focus on safety and continuous improvement.