Operations Manager
Core
Leading daily plant operations in a high-volume Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive manufacturing environment, driving operational excellence across production, quality, safety, cost, and delivery.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager (Plant Operations)
Builds
Automotive manufacturing plants and production lines
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial operations
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, IATF 16949 quality systems, workforce management, budget management, root cause analysis, new program launch support, union environment experience
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations ensuring SQDIPC targets; Lead production, maintenance, logistics, and engineering functions; Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives; Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO quality standards; Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance; Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors and managers; Manage plant operating budgets and drive cost control initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
