Senior Production Manager - Safety, Lean & Stock Ownership

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

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.