Sr. Area Manager – Assembly

BorgWarner; Seneca (SC); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner in Seneca, SC is seeking a Manufacturing Leader to oversee one product group or multiple areas. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements while shaping schedules and ensuring efficient use of manpower, materials, and equipment.

You will mentor salaried production supervisors, develop metrics and continuous improvement plans, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and guide policy deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline required.
• MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing-related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising salaried employees in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of Lean Manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to train, coach and mentor a team of salaried production supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
• Communicate goals for support groups (e.g., Engineering, HR, Supply Chain).
• Accountable for area’s safety, quality, delivery and financial performance.
• Own manufacturing performance metrics and develop continuous improvement action plans.
• Participate in creating and deploying new policies for employees.
• Monitor capacity to meet existing and projected customer programs.
• Provide input to cross-functional teams for customer interaction and 8D responses.
• Provide daily guidance to production activities.
• Coordinate with other managers on Quality, HR and Manufacturing programs.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Team supervision

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in related discipline

MBA preferred

Job description

Responsible for overseeing manufacturing activities for one product group or multiple manufacturing areas within the plant. Ensure continuous improvement in production efficiency, quality and cost. Establishes schedules and ensures effective and efficient use of manpower, materials, and equipment. Manages and develops direct reports.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard Duties:

• Set strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
• Responsible to communicate goals for support groups. (i.e. Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Accountable for area’s safety, quality, delivery and financial performance.
• Responsibility and ownership of manufacturing performance metrics and develops continuous improvement action plans.
• Participate in the creation of new policies and assist in the deployment of new employee related policies.
• Monitors capacity to meet the requirements of existing and projected customer programs.
• Responsible for manufacturing input to appropriate cross-functional teams for customer interaction and customer complaint response (8D).
• Provides guidance on daily activities as necessary to support production.
• Coordinates with other functional managers in planning and implementing Quality, Human Resources and Manufacturing programs.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Additional Information:

• Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time.

Safety and Physical Requirements:

• All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
• Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.

Key Competencies

Managing Vision and Purpose Business Acumen Decision Quality Motivating Others Organizational Agility Customer Focus

Education & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in related discipline required
• MBA preferred
• 8 plus years of experience in manufacturing related field
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience supervising salaried employees in a manufacturing environment
• At least three years of Lean Manufacturing experience required
• Ability to train, coach and mentor a team of salaried production supervisors.

EEO Statement

“BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.”

Salary Range:

$107,600 - $147,950

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