SITE MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MANAGER

OP Mobility; Anderson, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Manufacturing Assembly Area Manager at the Fairfax Site with deep experience in industrial engineering, quality and lean manufacturing. You will lead a team, manage resources, and drive improvements across the assembly area.

This role requires a degree in engineering, English fluency, and at least five years in a demanding manufacturing environment; you will coordinate with program teams and ensure safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; industrial or mechanical background preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing with focus on quality and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of quality, supply chain and lean principles; good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE objectives and requirements.
• Produce parts according to customer specs and requirements.
• Lead daily production meetings; adjust resources; ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Quality knowledge

Supply chain / flows management

English

Leadership

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.

• Job Title :Manufacturing Assembly Area Manager
• Location : Fairfax Site - Kansas City
• Type of contract :Long-term At-will

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: Sep 26, 2026

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