Senior Production Manager

Amsted Automotive Group; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Incentive bonus

Medical

Vision

Prescription Drug Plan

401K

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short term disability

Company Paid Lift Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Job summary

The Production Manager at Amsted Automotive Group leads all production operations through Supervisors to achieve world-class safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will develop supervisors, drive operational excellence, and align with plant objectives while reporting to the Plant Manager.

Work occurs in a heavy manufacturing environment; you will shape a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong teamwork, while focusing on Lean practices and meeting customer commitments.

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing) or equivalent plus relevant experience.
• Direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (metals machinery, fabrication preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and leadership and writing/verbal communication skills.
• Must be task oriented, self-directed, and able to manage change and ambiguity.
• Working knowledge of IATF16949 quality management systems applicable to the work areas preferred.
• Experience managing daily/weekly production tasks such as maintenance, staffing, scheduling, and shop floor safety.
• Demonstrated track record of growth in direct reports and complexity of staffing, scheduling and safety.
• Experience related to the manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems
• Demonstrated results-driven while managing multiple priorities.
• Must be an individual with the highest ethical standards capable of motivating and leading individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and champion Zero Incident culture.
• Direct production plans and ensure customer commitments.
• Monitor KPIs and balance labor across areas.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and customer requirements.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Standardize best practices across shifts and departments.
• Participate in plant-wide audits, projects, and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Change management

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $100,000 USD to $135,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO010043

Description

The Production Manager is responsible for leading and directing all production operations through Production Supervisors to achieve world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. This role develops supervisors, drives operational excellence, and ensures alignment with plant objectives. Reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Work is performed in a typical manufacturing environment with exposure to several elements continuously present including heat, dirt, grease, oils, fluids and noise.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Safety Leadership

• Champion a Zero Incident safety culture.
• Lead safety initiatives, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Hold supervisors accountable for safe work practices.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Production Supervisors.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop succession plans and future leaders.

Operational Excellence

• Lead execution of production plans and customer commitments.
• Monitor and improve KPIs across all departments.
• Balance labor and resources across production areas.

Quality Leadership

• Ensure compliance with quality systems and customer requirements.
• Reduce scrap, rework, and defects through problem solving.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Standardize best practices across shifts and departments.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in plant-wide initiatives, audits, projects, and strategic objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing) or other degree plus relevant experience.
• Direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (metals machinery, fabrication, etc. preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills along with well-developed writing and verbal communication skills.
• Must be tasked oriented, self-directed, and capable of managing change and ambiguity.
• Working knowledge of IATF16949 quality management system that are applicable to the respective work areas preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage daily/weekly production tasks such as issues relating to maintenance, staffing, scheduling, and shop floor safety.
• Demonstrated career growth in terms of number of direct reports and complexity of handling staffing, scheduling and safety matters.
• Demonstrated experience related to the manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems
• Demonstrated track record of being results driving while managing multiple priorities.
• Must be an individual with the highest ethical standards who is a strong communicator capable of motivating and leading individuals to perform at their best.

WHAT ELSE YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW

• This role is based in a manufacturing facility and will require working around noise, oil, and other environmental factors inherent to heavy manufacturing.
• You must not be on any kind of Performance Improvement Plan or active Corrective Action to be eligible.
• Must have been in your current role for at least 6 months to be eligible.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive bonus
• Medical
• Vision
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Short term disability
• Company Paid Lift Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition

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