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• Lead daily production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time execution of production plans.
• Drive performance against KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Engagement.
• Ensure customer requirements are consistently met for output, quality, and delivery.
• Manage and control operational costs including scrap, overtime, and MRO.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards and procedures.
• Drive execution of TPM, Standard Work, and 5S to maintain operational discipline.
• Lead structured problem-solving (8D, A3, DMAIC) to resolve internal and customer issues.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective actions from audits, Gemba walks, and quality findings.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and production teams.
• Ensure training plans and skill matrices support operational requirements.
• Drive accountability through leader standard work and daily management routines.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable team environment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading production teams and managing KPIs preferred.
• Strong background in automotive manufacturing environments preferred

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, TPM, and Lean principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel preferred).
• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment including standing, walking, and accessing equipment for extended periods
• Ability to work around industrial equipment safely
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying physical positions (bend, reach, climb) frequently

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to variations of noise, dust, temperature, and industrial equipment
• Required use of PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection)
• Combination of office-based work and hands-on shop floor support

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities