SITE MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MANAGER

OP Mobility; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a SITE MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MANAGER in Anderson, South Carolina. You will lead the assembly unit, manage budgets, drive lean improvements and ensure delivery against customer requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will develop and coach the team, run daily production meetings, implement progress plans, and collaborate with program teams to deploy best practices and visual management across the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managerial or leadership position.
• Experience with Tier 1 automotive suppliers is a plus.
• Experience in a large manufacturing environment and problem-solving.
• Lean principles applied to products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE objectives and requirements.
• Lead daily production meetings and optimize resources.
• Manage assembly area organization and team development.
• Implement the plant progress plan and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide support on new programs with development teams.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Quality assurance

Team coaching

Problem solving

Education

Degree level education

Job description

SITE MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MANAGER

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world‑leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation‑driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customised complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centres, OPmobility relies on its 40 300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors, etc. and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio‑sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting‑edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

ACTIVITIES

• Ensure compliance with corporate and division HSE objectives and requirements
• Ensure the implementation, maintenance and effective operation of the IMS, ensuring that the requirements of this system are communicated, followed, maintained in their Department
• This position has the authority and responsibility to stop any process that endangers the safety or health of personnel, significant impacts on the environment, as well as the quality of the product that affect our customers, ensuring that the corresponding procedures are followed within the IMS
• Ensure parts are produced according to customer specifications and requirements
• Take part in the implementation of the plant progress plan encouraging staff involvement, through the implementation of a specific follow‑up activity
• Lead a daily production meeting, adjusting the resources accordingly to the changes, implement and make sure of the efficiency of the corrective actions
• Participate in the daily, weekly and monthly meetings of his/her production unit, defining the plans for short and medium activity, including new product launch
• Manage the assembly area internal organization
• Manage the team (organisation, objectives, discipline and mindset, people development) according to department and projects requirements
• Is required to maintain a high level of maintenance and cleanliness in the assembly area
• Propose the operating budget and then deliver the agreed budget
• Provide appropriate support on new programs development in relation with program development team
• Support and acquire the knowledge to deploy best practices
• Put in place effective visual management

MISSION

• Develop, implement and maintain management activities in line with HSE policies, customer expectations and plant objectives, ensuring optimum performance
• Coach and develop team to deliver maximum efficiency in all areas utilising analytical and data orientated tools
• Implement assembly progress plan to deliver continuous improvement within the department

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managerial or leadership position
• Experience dealing with demanding customers with regard to quality and delivery (Tier 1 automotive experience a plus)
• Experience in a large manufacturing environment, with a background to problem solving, deployment of industrial standards and best practices
• “Lean” application to products, processes and flows
• Degree level education
• Proven record of delivering results
• Opten to new concepts and innovation with application to problem solving and productivity improvment
• Good communicator with strong leadership skills

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

Date: Jul 11, 2026

Location: Anderson‑South Carolina, SC, US, 29625‑1314