SITE MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MANAGER

OPmobility; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Assembly Area Manager for the Anderson, SC site to lead assembly operations and ensure product quality and on-time delivery. The role entails coordinating resources, implementing improvements, and driving cost-effective production in a demanding environment.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree with 5+ years in manufacturing, strong English skills, and hands-on experience with quality and lean practices.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; industrial/mechanical background preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment with demanding customers.
• Knowledge of quality, supply chain/flows management best practices.
• Strong English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Corporate and HSE objectives and requirements.
• Ensures parts are produced according to customer specifications and requirements.
• Leads daily production meetings; adjusts resources; implements corrective actions.
• Participates in monthly meetings; defines short/medium term plans including new product launches.
• Manages the assembly area internal organization.
• Manages the team (organization, objectives, discipline and development).
• Maintains high level of maintenance and cleanliness in the assembly area.
• Proposes the operating budget and delivers it.
• Supports new programs development with Program development team.
• Participates in team selection and development.

Skills

English proficiency

Quality & delivery

Lean manufacturing

SILS/JIT

Process improvement

Education

Engineering Degree

Industrial or Mechanical Engineer preferred

Job description

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SITE MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MANAGER

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

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Responsibilities :

• Ensures compliance with Corporate andBG HSE objectives and requirements.
• Ensures parts are produced according to customer specifications and requirements.
• Takes part in the implementation of the plant progress plan encouraging staff involvement, through the implementation of specific follow-up activities.
• Leads a daily production meeting, adjust the resources according to the changes, implements and makes sure of the efficiency of the corrective actions.
• Participates in the monthly meetings of his/her production unit, defines the plans for short and medium term organization including new product launch.
• Manages the assembly area internal organization.
• Manages the team (organization, 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.
• Proposes the operating budget and then deliver the agreed budget.
• Provides appropriate support on new programs development in relation with Program development team.
• Participates in the team selection and development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Engineering Degree level education.
• Industrial or Mechanical Engineer would be a plus
• Knowledge of quality, supply chain/flows management best practices.
• Good command of English.
• Experience: minimum 5 years.
• Fields of experience: Industry with demanding customers regarding quality and delivery; Sequenced in-line supply/Just in-time supply (SILS/JIT); Large production equipment management (production programs, standard operating procedures creation, process improvements, process failures analysis); Lean manufacturing.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.

Date: Oct 25, 2026

Location

Anderson-South Carolina, SC, US, 29625-1314