CareerPlan

Area Manufacturing Manager

Lima, OH, United StatesFull-time$138k–$262k2026-09-23 → 2026-10-21

Core

Leading change efforts within a plant to meet global manufacturing standards, supporting employees, and developing organizational capability.

Role type

Senior IC manufacturing operations manager

Builds

Manufacturing plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives

Domain

Automotive manufacturing

Required skills

operations leadership, lean manufacturing, performance data analysis, KPI management, continuous improvement, change management, coaching, talent development

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Lean/Six Sigma certification, multi-area manufacturing experience, unionized environment experience, maintenance background

Technologies

Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, performance data tools

Responsibilities

Engage with employees in production environment to listen and problem solve, utilize lean manufacturing principles, leverage performance data for strategic insights, lead development and delivery of KPIs, ensure stability within area by focusing on inputs and outputs, drive continuous improvement to eliminate roadblocks, collaborate with subject matter experts, lead transformation and change management efforts, develop organizational capability through coaching, participate in talent strategies

Seniority

Senior, leadership level 5